What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Swansea Station and Cardiff is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

The train from Swansea to Cardiff Central takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Cardiff bus from?

Swansea Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Cardiff train from?

Swansea Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Swansea Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Swansea Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea Station to Cardiff train arrive?

Swansea Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea Station to Cardiff is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Swansea Station to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

Book your Swansea Station to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from Swansea Station to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Swansea Station and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Swansea Station to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
1h 8m
£15–35
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 14m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 10m
£5–11
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Swansea Station to Cardiffcar 42 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea Station to Cardifftaxi 42 mi
49 min
£180–220
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Park Street JUbus X2
2h 41m
£6

Swansea Station to Cardiff by foot and train

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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