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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 20m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central bus Station?

There are 1729+ hotels available in Cardiff Central bus Station.

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

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus 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 20m
£4–7
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 21m
£9–22
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Stationcar 42 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Stationtaxi 42 mi
49 min
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 32m
£5–9

Swansea to Cardiff Central bus Station by train

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cardiff Central bus 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, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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