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How to get fromCardiff to Swansea Bayby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Swansea Bay by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel via Port Talbot Parkway

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
    2. Walk from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea Bayunknown unknown
    51 min

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Walk from Bay Campus to Swansea Bayunknown unknown
    1h 3m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Walk from Swansea to Swansea Bayunknown unknown
    57 min

  4. Bus, travel via Cardiff North Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea Universitybus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Walk from Swansea University to Swansea Bayunknown unknown
    1h 15m

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  • Distance: 37.3 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Swansea Bay. However, you can take the train to Port Talbot Parkway then travel to Swansea Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bay via Bay Campus in around 1h 3m.

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