- Distance: 46.2 mi
- Duration: 1h 3m
The average train between Swansea Station and Cardiff takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Swansea Station 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Swansea Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea Station is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea Station station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Swansea Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Swansea Station to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea Station and Cardiff is 55.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.
