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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Wales and Cardiff takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly bus service from South Wales to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 55m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 61 bus, line 132 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Fernhill station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 61 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus bus 132 / ...
1h 35m
£9–14

South Wales to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between South Wales and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 49m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 32m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 52m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales2h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South WalesStagecoach South Wales1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Wales to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between South Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Fernhill station to Greyfriars Road GF via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 35m.

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