Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Shops
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets
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  • General service information
    • Staffing Level
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Information Available From Staff
    • Information Services Open
    • CIS
    • Customer Help Points
  • Ticket buying and collection
    • Ticket Office
    • Prepurchase Collection
    • Ticket Machine
    • Oystercard Issued
    • Use Oystercard
    • Always Show Oyster Card Fields
    • Smartcard Issued
    • Smartcard Topup
    • Smartcard Validator
    • Smartcard Comments
    • Penalty Fares
  • All station facilities
    • Seated Area
    • Waiting Room
    • Trolleys
    • Station Buffet
    • Toilets
    • Baby Change
    • Telephones
    • Wi Fi
    • Tourist Information
    • Atm Machine
    • Shops
  • Accessibility and mobility access
    • Helpline
    • Staff Help Available
    • Induction Loop
    • Accessible Ticket Machines
    • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
    • Ramp For Train Access
    • Accessible Taxis
    • National Key Toilets
    • Step Free Access
    • Ticket Gates
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down
    • Wheelchairs Available
    • Assisted Travel
  • Parking information
    • Cycle Storage
    • CarPark
    • Rail Replacement Services
    • Taxi Rank
    • Onward Travel
    • Cycle Hire
  • Passenger services
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Overview

Swansea railway station is the central rail hub for the city of Swansea in South Wales. As a gateway to the city and surrounding areas, it provides vital connections to key destinations such as Cardiff Central, London Paddington and Birmingham, as well as services to West Wales.

The station has step-free access, ticket machines and a ticket office, waiting rooms and shops.

Its location near the city centre makes it a key part of Swansea's transport network, serving both local commuters and long-distance travellers.

 

History of Swansea railway station

Originally opened in 1850, nothing now remains of Swansea's old wooden station building. Through the years, renovations including a major rebuild in 1880 and platform extensions in the 1920s led to the impressive four-platform building found today.

The contemporary design includes impressive glass walls flooding the area with light, creating a bright, open feel. Above the main entrance are engraved the words 'Ambition is critical', part of a 1990 poetry competition. The poet, David Hughes was responding to the town's rather dire nickname - the Graveyard of Ambition. In three words, he has successfully portrayed the modern Swansea, as a hub for culture, production and, yes, ambition.

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  • How long does it take to walk from Swansea station to the city centre?

    • The short walk from Swansea Station takes around three minutes, and takes you past Swansea Castle.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Swansea station?

    • There are 41 car park spaces at Mariner's Road car park.

  • Is there bike storage at Swansea station?

    • On Platform 1, there are 35 bike storage facilities, overseen by CCTV.

  • What other facilities are available at Swansea station?

    • Toilets, including baby changing facilities
    • Station buffet
    • Shops
    • Coin and cards telephones
    • ATM
    • Disabled access - including step-free access throughout, ramps, wheelchairs and induction loop systems

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Swansea station?

  • Are First Class facilities available at Swansea station?

    • There is no First Class waiting room available at Swansea railway station. 

  • Are there toilets at Swansea station?

    • Yes, toilets are available, including accessible facilities if you have reduced mobility.

  • Are there ticket machines at Swansea station?

    • Yes, ticket machines are available to buy tickets or collect pre-booked tickets.

  • How far is the beach from Swansea station?

    • Swansea beach is approximately 1.5 miles from the station. It’s about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute taxi ride.

  • How far is Swansea market from Swansea railway station?

    • The market is around 0.5 miles from the station, around a 10-minute walk.

  • How far is Swansea University from Swansea station?

    • Swansea University’s Singleton Park campus is about 2.5 miles from the station. The journey takes roughly 10-15 minutes by car or bus.