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Trip Overview

The average train between Dolphin SA1, Swansea and Cardiff takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dolphin SA1, Swansea 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.

58 min
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Dolphin SA1, Swansea to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dolphin SA1, Swansea and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dolphin SA1, Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dolphin SA1, Swansea to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dolphin SA1, Swansea to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Dolphin SA1, Swansea, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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