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Swansea to Cardiff train prices and times

Looking to travel from Swansea to Cardiff? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €5.33, with average prices for this route around €5.69.

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

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
04:59 52m, Direct Swansea	05:51 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:29 52m, Direct Swansea	06:21 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:43 58m, Direct Swansea	06:41 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:57 52m, Direct Swansea	06:49 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:26 52m, Direct Swansea	07:18 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:31 1h 8m, Direct Swansea	07:39 Paris	Find Tickets

Swansea to Cardiff train route details

First train

03:46

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Swansea

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

51m

Distance

57 km

Price

€5.33*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Swansea to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Swansea to Cardiff for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Swansea to Cardiff, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Swansea to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Swansea to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Swansea to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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