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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Millennium Centre via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Cardiff Bay?

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 53 min.

How far is it from Swansea to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Bay is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £15 - £35.

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

The train from Swansea to Cardiff Central takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 53 min and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cardiff Bay is 44 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Swansea to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
53 min
£15–35
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 54m
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 35m
£8–16
Drive 43.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Baycar 43.3 mi
47 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Baytaxi 43.3 mi
47 min
£190–230

Swansea to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Transport for Wales 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.

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