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 which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 48m.

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 48 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 City Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

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 1h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Bay is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.7 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 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40.

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

The train from Swansea to Cardiff Central takes 1h 10m 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 FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

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

Swansea to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Swansea to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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 48 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?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Swansea to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 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 - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 10m
£18–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 48m
£7–10
Drive 43.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Baycar 43.5 mi
48 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Baytaxi 43.5 mi
48 min
£100–130

Swansea to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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