- Distance: 45.4 mi
- Duration: 57 min
The average train between Cardiff Bay and Swansea takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff Bay to Swansea. 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 Cardiff Bay and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Swansea station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Cardiff Bay to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Bay to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
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The distance between Cardiff Bay and Swansea is 56.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 51 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.
