The average train between Swindon and Cardiff takes 1h and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 hourly between Swindon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swindon station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Swindon to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Swindon and Cardiff is 97.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 6m.