Cardiff Airport to Swansea train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Cardiff Airport to Swansea take around 1 hour and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 49 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Cardiff Airport is scheduled to depart at around  06:11. The last departure is usually at around 23:13 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cardiff Airport at around 06:12, with the last train leaving at around 22:12. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 29 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 48 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$11.52.

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 Airport to Swansea?

The journey between Cardiff Airport and Swansea usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cardiff Airport to Swansea every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Cardiff Airport to Swansea train travel takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Cardiff Airport to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Cardiff Airport at around 06:11 and the last train leaving at around 23:13 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cardiff Airport at around 06:12, with the final departure at 22:12.