Cardiff to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Swansea, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:54 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 51m View journey
Distance (km) 56
Trains / day 81 View all
Cheapest journey CA$0.65 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 2m
Train operators 6

Cardiff to Swansea train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Cardiff to Swansea by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Cardiff to Swansea take around 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 56 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Cardiff is scheduled to depart at around  01:19. The last departure is usually at around 23:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cardiff at around 00:54, with the last train leaving at around 23:58. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 81 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$0.65.

We think any time is a great time to visit Swansea, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Swansea.

Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train from Cardiff to Swansea.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Swansea?

The Cardiff to Swansea train travel takes about 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Cardiff to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Cardiff at around 01:19 and the last train leaving at around 23:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cardiff at around 00:54, with the final departure at 23:58.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.