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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
    2h 3m
    £16–33

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    3h 34m
    £8–12

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 30m
    £21–43

  4. Drive 36.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Swanseacar car 36.7 mi
    55 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Swanseataxi taxi 36.7 mi
    55 min
    £85–110

  6. Line 304 bus, bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3h 5m
    £12–26

Cardiff Airport to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Swansea via Rhoose and Bridgend in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 3h 5m.

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