What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Mount Stuart Square and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Swansea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

The distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Swansea is 47 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £19 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea bus from?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea train from?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Talbot Street, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea train arrive?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea is 44 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Swansea.

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 12m
£20–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Street to Gorsedd Gardensbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2h 27m
£7–11
Bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
1h 48m
£11–26
Drive 43.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swanseacar 43.7 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swanseataxi 43.7 mi
57 min
£100–130

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Swansea by bus and train

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Distance: 46.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 51 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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