Trains from Cardiff Central to Swansea from $3.76*

Trains from Cardiff Central to Swansea from $3.76*

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Cardiff Central to Swansea Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $3.76, with average prices for this route around $4.82.

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

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    From $4.64
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:35
Cardiff Central
06:51
Swansea
1h 16m, DirectTransport for Wales
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06:39
Cardiff Central
07:29
Swansea
50m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:43
Cardiff Central
07:54
Swansea
1h 11m, DirectTransport for Wales
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07:40
Cardiff Central
08:34
Swansea
54m, DirectTransport for Wales
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07:47
Cardiff Central
08:57
Swansea
1h 10m, DirectTransport for Wales
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08:08
Cardiff Central
09:02
Paris
54m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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Cardiff Central to Swansea Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to Swansea train ticket is from $3.76. The average travel time is 50m, covering a distance of approximately 35 miles. There are usually 47 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
05:35
Last train
Last train
23:51
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
50m
Distance
Distance
35 miles
Price
Price
$3.76*

Cardiff Central to Swansea Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to Swansea Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Swansea

With a journey time as short as 50m, you can reach Swansea from Cardiff Central, with an average of 47 train per day.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Swansea

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Cardiff Central to Swansea 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.

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 Cardiff Central to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Cardiff Central to Swansea can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.