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How to get from Swansea to Cardiff by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Swansea to Cardiff in Wales: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Swansea

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Take one direct train from Swansea to Cardiff in Wales: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
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    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swansea to Cardiff

The distance between Swansea, Wales and Cardiff, Wales is approximately 45.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swansea to Cardiff by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swansea

Swansea is located at Swansea, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street Station, Swansea.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • High Street Station, Swansea
  • St Davids Accomodation, Parc Tawe
  • New Cut Road, Parc Tawe

Public transport stations close to Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Wood Street Jb, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Cardiff Bay
  • Heath
  • Cardiff Central

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Wood Street Jb, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
  • Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Take one direct train from Swansea to Cardiff in Wales: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Swansea station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Swansea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swansea
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swansea to Cardiff?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Swansea and Cardiff?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Swansea in Swansea to Cardiff in Wales in 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swansea to Cardiff?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Swansea in Swansea to Cardiff Central station near Cardiff in Wales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swansea to Cardiff by train?

    The total travel time between Swansea in Swansea and Cardiff in Wales by train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swansea to get to Cardiff?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Swansea in Swansea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swansea and Cardiff?

    Get off the train at the null station, which is closest to Cardiff in Wales.

  • When is the first train from Swansea to Cardiff?

    The first train from Swansea in Swansea to Cardiff in Wales is Great Western Railway. It leaves the Swansea station at 08:55.

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