The average train between Cardiff and Swansea takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Cardiff and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Swansea station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Cardiff to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Cardiff to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Swansea is 55 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £15–16 and the journey takes 51 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
