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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Swinderby (SWD)

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17

train journeys
per day

156

miles (251 kms)

4hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Swinderby (SWD)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby is approximately 156 miles (251 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 16 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:26
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:14
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    08:31
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:14
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:09
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    10:31
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    15:14
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    16:09
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    17:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    19:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    15:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    16:31
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    17:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    22:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    18:31
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    23:23
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    19:37
    10 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    06:19
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    21:21
    10 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    08:20
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    21:36
    11 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    09:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby
  • Mon 6th May
    23:36
    11 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    11:14
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Swinderby
    Cardiff Queen Street to Swinderby

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Swinderby Station

Station name Swinderby (SWD)
Address Swinderby station, Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Swinderby. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Swinderby, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.