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Explore cheap prices from Cardiff Central to Swansea
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff Central to Swansea, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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Cardiff Central to Swansea Train prices and times
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 18.41, with average prices for this route around AED 19.85.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
- Sat, May 24From AED 18.41
- Sun, May 25From AED 18.41
- Mon, May 26From AED 18.41
- Tue, May 27From AED 18.41
- Wed, May 28From AED 18.41
- Thu, May 29From AED 18.41
- Fri, May 30From AED 18.41
Departure | Arrival | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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00:58 Cardiff Central | 02:01 Swansea | 1h 3m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:42 Cardiff Central | 06:52 Swansea | 1h 10m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:36 Cardiff Central | 07:56 Swansea | 1h 20m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:41 Cardiff Central | 08:35 Swansea | 54m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:44 Cardiff Central | 08:54 Swansea | 1h 10m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:03 Cardiff Central | 08:58 Paris | 55m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Cardiff Central to Swansea Train Route Details

First train
00:58

Last train
22:50

Journey time
51m

Distance
56 km

Price
AED 18.41*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Swansea

Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Swansea can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Swansea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Central to Swansea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Swansea ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Cardiff Central to Swansea Train Ticket Types
Save money on your trip from Cardiff Central to Swansea with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-peak & Super Off-peak Tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?
*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.