Trains from Cardiff to Swansea from $4.55*

Trains from Cardiff to Swansea from $4.55*

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Cardiff to Swansea Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $4.55, with average prices for this route around $16.01.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Sep 28
    Sat
    From $4.55
  • Sep 29
    Sun
    From $4.82
  • Sep 30
    Mon
    From $4.96
  • Oct 1
    Tue
    From $4.82
  • Oct 2
    Wed
    From $4.96
  • Oct 3
    Thu
    From $4.82
  • Oct 4
    Fri
    From $4.96
  • 05:30
    Cardiff Central
    06:42
    Swansea
    1h 12m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 06:34
    Cardiff Central
    07:37
    Swansea
    1h 3m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:16
    Cardiff Central
    08:23
    Swansea
    1h 7m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:56
    Cardiff Central
    08:52
    Swansea
    56m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 08:03
    Cardiff Central
    08:56
    Swansea
    53m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 08:38
    Cardiff Central
    09:34
    Paris
    56m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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Cardiff to Swansea Train Route Details

The Cardiff to Swansea train ticket is from $4.55. The average travel time is 51m, covering a distance of approximately 55 mile. There are usually 45 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
01:00
Last train
Last train
22:51
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
51m
Distance
Distance
55 mile
Price
Price
$4.55*
Train operators
Train operators
Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway

Cardiff to Swansea Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to Swansea Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Swansea

Trains running from Cardiff to Swansea will typically take around at least 51m and there is approximately 45 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Swansea

Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Swansea doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Cardiff to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.