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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Swansea (SWA)

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39

train journeys
per day

34

miles (54 kms)

1hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Swansea is approximately 34 miles (54 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 31 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Swansea.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Swansea Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:38
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    07:35
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    07:15
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    08:50
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    07:46
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:59
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    08:41
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    09:56
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    08:46
    1 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    09:16
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    09:46
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    10:59
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    10:31
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    11:45
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    10:46
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    12:19
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    11:16
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    12:59
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    12:15
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    13:32
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    13:52
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    12:46
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    14:19
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    13:16
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    14:42
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    15:31
    Cathays
    Swansea
    Cathays to Swansea

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Swansea

The travel time between Cathays and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Swansea. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Swansea.

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