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Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as TRY 173.28, with average prices for this route around TRY 173.28. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:54 1 hour 10 minutes, Changes required Swansea	14:04 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
13:22 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required Swansea	14:26 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
13:27 1 hour 25 minutes, Changes required Swansea	14:52 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
13:52 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required Swansea	14:56 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
14:22 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required Swansea	15:26 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
14:54 1 hour 6 minutes, Changes required Swansea	16:00 Paris	Find Tickets

Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street Train Route Details

First train

03:46

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Swansea

Arrival station

Cardiff Queen Street

Journey time

1 hour 3 minutes

Distance

56 km

Price

TRY 173.28*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

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

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Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street Train prices and times

Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street Train Route Details