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Trip Overview

The average train between Roath and Swansea takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Roath 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.

1h 20m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Roath to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Roath and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roath is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 42m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 11m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Roath to Swansea? 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 Roath to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Roath, Cardiff, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

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.

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