The average bus between Swansea and Cardiff University takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Swansea to Cardiff University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Swansea and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Swansea to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Swansea to Cardiff University bus tickets online with National Express, Cardiff Bus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Cardiff University is 55.7 km. The road distance is 71 km.
National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m.