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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Gate is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £6 - £16 and takes 2h 18m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Cardiff Gate. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Heol Pontprennau via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Swansea to Cardiff Gate?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Gate is 53 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Gate without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Swansea to Cardiff Gate, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Gate bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cardiff Gate is 43 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Swansea to Cardiff Gate.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Gate?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Cardiff Gate.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 11 to Heol Pontprennaubus C1
1h 47m
£17–43
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Churchill Way HP to Heol Pontprennaubus C1
2h 18m
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 11 to Heol Pontprennaubus C1
2h 16m
£9–22
Drive 42.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Gatecar 42.8 mi
47 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Gatetaxi 42.8 mi
47 min
£180–230

Swansea to Cardiff Gate by train, bus, and foot

336Weekly Services

1h 47mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Cardiff Gate via Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 11, and Heol Pontprennau in around 2h 16m.

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