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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Swanley (SAY)

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22

train journeys
per day

143

miles (231 kms)

3hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

07:26 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Swanley (SAY)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Swanley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Swanley is approximately 143 miles (231 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 11 mins.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Swanley.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Swanley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Swanley Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    10:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:08
    3 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    11:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    12:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:08
    3 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    13:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    14:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:56
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    15:51
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    15:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:56
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    16:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    16:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:56
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    17:29
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    17:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:56
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    18:29
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    18:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    19:53
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    19:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    20:53
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:26
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    20:59
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    21:53
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    22:53
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    23:53
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay to Swanley

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
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

About Swanley Station

Station name Swanley (SAY)
Address Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 14:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Swanley

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Swanley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Swanley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay and Swanley 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 Bay & Swanley. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Swanley.

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