Swansea railway station → City centre (Wind Street)
Swansea railway station to City centre (Wind Street) — taxi fare
Swansea station to the city centre is about 1 mile. On Tariff 1 expect roughly £4–£6 on the meter, depending on traffic and waiting.
Source: City and County of Swansea · Checked: 2026-08-19 · Metered estimate calculated from the council's published hackney tariff. Mileage is a typical road distance, not a survey of every trip.
Metered black cab
About £4–£6 daytime. Rank at the airport; council tariff applies
Pre-booked private hire
Agree before you travel. Often a fixed price; agree before you travel
| Option | Typical cost | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Metered black cab | About £4–£6 daytime | Rank at the airport; council tariff applies |
| Pre-booked private hire | Agree before you travel | Often a fixed price; agree before you travel |
Tariff 2 applies evenings, weekends, and bank holidays — the flag jumps to £3.00 with steeper distance increments.
Common questions
- Is this the price I will pay?
- It is a worked explanation from published tariffs and typical routing — not a guaranteed quote. Private hire may differ. Confirm when you book.
- Meter or fixed price?
- Hackney in the licensing area may meter. Swansea railway station to City centre (Wind Street) often crosses boundaries or is pre-booked — then you want a fixed private-hire price in writing (a text is enough).
- What should I ask the operator?
- Pickup point, luggage, extras (waiting, parking, late tariff), and whether the quote is for that vehicle. Keep the booking reference.
- Does this route cross a licensing boundary?
- Many inter-town jobs do. Out-of-area work may be refused or quoted as private hire. Agree that before you travel.
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