The average train between Swansea and Cardiff takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swansea to Cardiff. 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 Swansea and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Swansea to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Swansea to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Cardiff is 55 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 54 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
