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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Roath is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Roath?

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 Roath?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Roath. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Cathays via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Swansea to Roath?

The distance between Swansea and Roath is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Roath without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £4 - £8.

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

The bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Road takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Roath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Roath train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Roath?

The best way to get from Swansea to Roath is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Swansea to Roath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Roath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Roath?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Roath is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Swansea to Roath.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Roath?

Book your Swansea to Roath train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Swansea to Roath bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Roath?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Roath.

Can I share a ride from Swansea to Roath?

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

Swansea to Roath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Roath by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 20m
£4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 26m
£16–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 7m
£4–7
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 54m
£7
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Roathcar 41.5 mi
52 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Roathtaxi 41.5 mi
52 min
£180–220

Swansea to Roath by bus

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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