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Cathays to Swansea Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cathays to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as PHP 242.24, with average prices for this route around PHP 1,162.73.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:08 1 hour 22 minutes, Changes required Cathays	13:30 Swansea	Find Tickets
12:15 1 hour 25 minutes, Changes required Cathays	13:40 Swansea	Find Tickets
12:32 1 hour 30 minutes, Changes required Cathays	14:02 Swansea	Find Tickets
13:08 1 hour 19 minutes, Changes required Cathays	14:27 Swansea	Find Tickets
13:15 1 hour 12 minutes, Changes required Cathays	14:27 Swansea	Find Tickets
14:08 1 hour 22 minutes, Changes required Cathays	15:30 Paris	Find Tickets

Cathays to Swansea Train Route Details

First train

06:08

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Cathays

Arrival station

Swansea

Journey time

1 hour 8 minutes

Distance

55 km

Price

PHP 242.24*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cathays 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 Cathays to Swansea can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit 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 Cathays 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 Cathays 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 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 Cathays to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cathays to Swansea train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Cathays to Swansea Train prices and times

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