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Swansea to Cardiff Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Cardiff Bay takes 2h 18m 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 18m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
1h 44m
£12–26

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 44.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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