The average train between Swansea and Cardiff Queen Street takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street. 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 Swansea and Cardiff Queen Street. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cardiff Queen Street at 11:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cardiff Queen Street station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Queen Street is 55.6 km. The road distance is 75 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.