Trains from Swansea to Cardiff Central from $4.87*

Trains from Swansea to Cardiff Central from $4.87*

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Swansea to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Swansea to Cardiff Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $4.87, with average prices for this route around $15.03.

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

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  • 18:34
    Swansea
    19:33
    Cardiff Central
    59m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 19:24
    Swansea
    20:17
    Cardiff Central
    53m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 20:19
    Swansea
    21:14
    Cardiff Central
    55m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 20:40
    Swansea
    21:37
    Cardiff Central
    57m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 22:08
    Swansea
    23:06
    Cardiff Central
    58m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 23:30
    Swansea
    00:32+1
    Paris
    1h 2m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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Swansea to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

The Swansea to Cardiff Central train ticket is from $4.87. The average travel time is 53m, covering a distance of approximately 55 mile. There are usually 28 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,Transport for Wales. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
07:55
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
53m
Distance
Distance
55 mile
Price
Price
$4.87*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Swansea to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Swansea to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff Central

Trains running from Swansea to Cardiff Central will typically take around at least 53m and there is approximately 28 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff Central

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Swansea to Cardiff Central by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than 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 Swansea to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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