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How to get fromSwansea to Cardiff Gateby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Malthouse Avenuebus bus 201
    1h 43m
    £7–13
  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wyndham Arcade JE to Heol Pontprennaubus bus 57 / ...
    2h 15m
    £16–42
  3. Drive  42.8 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Gatecar car 42.8 mi
    47 min
    £11–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Gatetaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    47 min
    £180–230
  5. Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Wyndham Arcade JE to Heol Pontprennaubus bus 57 / ...
    3h 43m
    £7–14

Swansea to Cardiff Gate by train, bus, and foot

Calendar315Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cardiff Gate, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Malthouse Avenue 3 times a week. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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