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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central Station is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 21m.

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

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

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

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Central Station is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central Station 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 Central Station?

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 Central Station bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Central Station?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

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

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

Swansea to Cardiff Central Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 10m
£18–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 21m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 33m
£5–9
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Central Stationcar 41.9 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Central Stationtaxi 41.9 mi
49 min
£95–120
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
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 45m
£6

Swansea to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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