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Swansea Station to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea Station and Cardiff takes 1h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h. There is a bus service every few hours from Swansea Station 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 11m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swansea Station to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between Swansea Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea Station is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea Station 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Swansea Station, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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