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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea Station and Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea City Bus Station station and arriving at Cardiff North Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea Station and Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Swansea Station and Cardiff Central Station is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

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

Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station is to bus via Sophia Gardens which takes 1h 21m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1735+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station?

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

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

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Bus via Sophia Gardens
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 21m
£9–23
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 28m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 24m
£18–40
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Stationcar 41.9 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Stationtaxi 41.9 mi
49 min
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 33m
£5–9

Swansea Station to Cardiff Central Station by bus

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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