The average train between Swindon and South Wales takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to South Wales. 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 hourly between Swindon and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 8:40 PM which arrives into South Wales at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at South Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Swindon to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Swindon to South Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and South Wales is 112.8 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 2h 27m.