Swansea Railway Station

I have just been stopped by some weaselling little s$¥€ who refused to let me through the barriers despite my train being there with doors open. Without being mellow dramatic I had a charity event to attend tonight and now I will be late for it. I hope your little weasel is proud of himself

A genuine dump. Look for Shrek’s gaff! The overhaul can’t come soon enough. Will the funding be sufficient? I doubt it — the city should be demanding a whole lot better than this hole. Visitors, please don’t see it as representative of the city.

Due to undergo a multi-​million pound redevelopment Swansea station is desperately in need of the injection of money into the upkeep of the dilapidated buildings. It can be a rather depressing place with safety a real concern for vulnerable passengers. There are hardly any amenities with only a small café and Whsmith inside the station. Parkins is also a problem and the disabled bay’s are often filled with non blue badge holders.

This station is so far away from the centre of town that (unless you like walking) it’s a great irritation. It’s all the more amazing when you discover that Swansea once had seven railway stations and this is the only one which has remained! There are self service ticket machines but there are also staff there full time. The worst aspect is the lost property service as the office is seldom ever open and they don’t answer the phone! As Swansea is the regional centre for lost property, this needs to be improved.

Lacks facilities compared to most bigger stations and it’s absolutely absured that it is no-​where near the bus station.
Plenty of services to London and Cardiff, which allow connection to most places fairly easily. Also on the Heart of Wales line which gives access to more remote parts of Wales.
Starting point of many sevices to the West of Swansea, but there aren’t nearly enough of them. Arriva Trains Wales’s fault rather than the stations though!

This is an old station definitely in need of a revamp. However, it functions perfectly well, so you can’t really complain. The station has a small café and a small newsagent. It has 4 platforms, and because Swansea is the end of the line, they can all be accessed without having to go up or down stairs — so it’s ideal for those with mobility problems.
The station is the end of the line for the inter-​city service to London, which operates every hour, and takes 3 hours. A great way to get to London for a short trip.
The station is located about a mile from the main Quadrant shopping centre, so it’s best to catch a cab or the bus if you’re heading over to the shops.