What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cathays?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cathays is to bus via North Road Clinic which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Cathays?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Cathays is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cathays?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Cathays?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Cathays. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Swansea to Cathays?

The distance between Swansea and Cathays is 43 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Cathays without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cathays without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Cathays?

The bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Cathays bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Cathays train from?

Swansea to Cathays train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Cathays?

The best way to get from Swansea to Cathays is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Swansea to Cathays bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Cathays train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Cathays?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cathays is 41 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Swansea to Cathays.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Cathays?

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Where can I stay near Cathays?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
1h 10m
£8–20
Bus via North Road Clinic
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 29m
£6–11
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 21m
£20–41
Drive 40.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cathayscar 40.8 mi
50 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cathaystaxi 40.8 mi
50 min
£95–120

Swansea to Cathays by bus

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cathays, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, 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.

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