What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff Queen Street?

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 Queen Street?

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 Queen Street?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff Queen Street is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

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 Queen Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street bus arrive?

Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street is 43 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street.

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

Book your Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Queen Street?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cardiff Queen Street.

Can I share a ride from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street?

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

Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street 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 27m
£18–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 24m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 31m
£5–9
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Streetcar 42.6 mi
53 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardiff Queen Streettaxi 42.6 mi
53 min
£100–120
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 33m
£8–20

Swansea to Cardiff Queen Street by train and foot

315Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.3 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cardiff Queen Street, 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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