Swansea to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$7

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

53 m

Average duration

55 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swansea to Cardiff will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for Cardiff on Sun, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .

On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Transport for Wales
11:29PM1h02
Swansea
12:31AMCardiff
$71One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
02:55PM0h58
Swansea
03:53PMCardiff
$71One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
09:33AM0h57
Swansea
10:30AMCardiff
$71One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
07:24PM0h53
Swansea
08:17PMCardiff
$81One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
10:32AM0h58
Swansea
11:30AMCardiff
$101One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Swansea to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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€9

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€7

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1h 32m

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1h 2m

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30m

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1h 42m

Average duration

1h 12m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff?

The best time to book your train from Swansea to Cardiff is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Swansea to Cardiff route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Swansea to Cardiff per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Swansea to Cardiff.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to Cardiff

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Trains from Swansea to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $5 (€4)
Distance
34 miles (55 km)
Average train duration
1h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€5)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
51m
First train
03:38
Last train
23:31
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $5 (€4)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western from Swansea to Cardiff trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff from $5 (€4) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Swansea to Cardiff train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: $8

FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Cardiff

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Popular train stations from Swansea to Cardiff

Swansea
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Cardiff.
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: on concourse
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Swansea.
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LoungeLounge
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Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

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