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Cardiff Bay to Swansea train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Bay to Swansea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 6.30, with average prices for this route around AU$ 30.23. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:08 1h 24m, No direct Cardiff Bay	21:32 Swansea	Find Tickets
20:26 1h 33m, No direct Cardiff Bay	21:59 Swansea	Find Tickets
21:08 1h 27m, No direct Cardiff Bay	22:35 Swansea	Find Tickets
22:27 1h 13m, No direct Cardiff Bay	23:40 Swansea	Find Tickets
22:39 1h 53m, No direct Cardiff Bay	00:32 +1 Swansea	Find Tickets
23:26 1h 18m, No direct Cardiff Bay	00:44 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Bay to Swansea train route details

First train

07:08

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Cardiff Bay

Arrival station

Swansea

Journey time

1h 13m

Distance

57 km

Price

AU$ 6.30*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Swansea

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Bay to Swansea can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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 travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Bay 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 Bay to Swansea ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff Bay to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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