Swansea to Cardiff Bay Buses

Swansea to Cardiff Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Cardiff Bay takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea to Cardiff Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration: 45 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...

1h 48m

£10–17

Swansea to Cardiff Bay bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swansea and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 7:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:15 PM → 3:12 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 5:23 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 1:02 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:45 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 5:13 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Cardiff Bay? 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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Swansea to Cardiff Bay bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:15 PM → 3:12 PM

3:05 PM → 5:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:48 AM

7:10 AM → 8:53 AM

9:20 AM → 11:12 AM

10:20 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM

7:10 AM → 8:53 AM

9:10 AM → 11:12 AM

11:05 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:45 AM → 7:48 AM

7:20 AM → 8:53 AM

7:25 AM → 9:57 AM

9:10 AM → 11:12 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:12 AM

10:10 AM → 1:12 PM

11:05 AM → 3:13 PM

2:00 PM → 5:13 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM

7:10 AM → 8:53 AM

9:10 AM → 11:12 AM

10:10 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:48 AM

7:10 AM → 8:53 AM

9:10 AM → 11:12 AM

10:10 AM → 1:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens

Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1

Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2

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