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

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30

train journeys
per day

143

miles (231 kms)

3hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Swanley and Cardiff Bay , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Swanley to Cardiff Bay is approximately 143 miles (231 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 15 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Swanley to Cardiff Bay. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Swanley to Cardiff Bay Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    04:35
    4 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    09:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:34
    4 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    09:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    10:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:48
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    10:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:18
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    11:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:49
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    11:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:19
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    12:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:48
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    12:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:19
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    13:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:48
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    13:54
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    14:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:48
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    14:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    15:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:48
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    15:54
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    16:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:48
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    16:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    17:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:48
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    17:36
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:11
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    18:06
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:49
    3 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    18:24
    Swanley
    Cardiff Bay
    Swanley to Cardiff Bay

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Swanley and Cardiff Bay

The travel time between Swanley and Cardiff Bay by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Swanley and Cardiff Bay vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Swanley & Cardiff Bay. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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