Trains from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea from £3.80*

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea from £3.80*

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Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £3.80, with average prices for this route around £9.50.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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    Tue
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    Wed
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    Thu
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    Fri
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    Sat
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    Sun
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    Mon
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  • 05:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    07:34
    Swansea
    1h 50m, No direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 06:33
    Cardiff Queen Street
    07:40
    Swansea
    1h 7m, No direct
    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway
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  • 07:04
    Cardiff Queen Street
    08:21
    Swansea
    1h 17m, No direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:34
    Cardiff Queen Street
    08:51
    Swansea
    1h 17m, No direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:54
    Cardiff Queen Street
    08:59
    Swansea
    1h 5m, No direct
    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway
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  • 08:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    09:33
    Paris
    1h 4m, No direct
    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway
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Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea train route details

The Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea train ticket is £3.80. The average travel time is 1h 2m, covering a distance of approximately 56 miles. There are usually 45 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
00:01
Last train
Last train
23:34
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
56 miles
Price
Price
£3.80*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway

Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea train travel guide

Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea train travel guide

Arriving in Swansea

Every day, up to 45 trains depart from Cardiff Queen Street and arrive in Swansea, with the shortest journey taking 1h 2m minutes.

Book the cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

One of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance. Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Queen Street to Swansea. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.