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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Castle is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff Castle?

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 Castle?

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 Castle?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Castle is 43 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Castle without a car is to bus via Sophia Gardens which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £20.

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

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 Castle bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff Castle?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Castle is to bus via Sophia Gardens which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cardiff Castle is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Swansea to Cardiff Castle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Castle?

There are 1710+ hotels available in Cardiff Castle.

Can I share a ride from Swansea to Cardiff Castle?

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

Swansea to Cardiff Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Bus via Sophia Gardens
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 19m
£8–20
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 7m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 23m
£18–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
1h 25m
£5–9
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Castlecar 41.5 mi
51 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Castletaxi 41.5 mi
51 min
£95–120

Swansea to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

330Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. 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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