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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Cardiff?

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 to Cardiff?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £19.

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

The bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff?

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

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

Book your Swansea to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from Swansea to Cardiff?

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

Swansea to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Cardiff by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 10m
£4–19
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 10m
£18–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 7m
£4–7
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiffcar 42 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardifftaxi 42 mi
49 min
£95–120

Swansea to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route hourly. 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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