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Swansea to Cardiff Train Route Details
First train
04:59
Last train
23:34
Journey time
51m
Distance
36 miles
Price
$6.14*
What are the next train times from Swansea to Cardiff?
Discover all upcoming Swansea to Cardiff services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
07:52 Swansea | 08:46 Cardiff Central |  | Find Tickets |
08:23 Swansea | 09:15 Cardiff Central |  | Find Tickets |
08:28 Swansea | 09:38 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
08:54 Swansea | 09:51 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
09:22 Swansea | 10:15 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
09:27 Swansea | 10:38 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Cardiff from Swansea this week
Typical ticket prices between Swansea and Cardiff are around $6.14, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.
Travel during Off-Peak train times
To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.
Season tickets for frequent travelers
If you make the journey between Swansea and Cardiff on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Provides a more affordable and flexible way to travel by steering clear of weekday rush hours
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.