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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Wales is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Wales?

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 Wales?

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 Wales?

The distance between Swansea and Wales is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Wales without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £5 - £12.

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

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 Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Wales?

The best way to get from Swansea to Wales is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Wales is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Swansea to Wales.

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

Book your Swansea to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Wales.

Can I share a ride from Swansea to Wales?

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 10m
£5–12
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swansea to Cardiffrideshare 41.5 mi
1h 7m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 10m
£15–35
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 Park Street JUbus X2
2h 34m
£6
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cardiffcar 41.9 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Cardifftaxi 41.9 mi
49 min
£180–220

Swansea to Wales by bus

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route hourly. 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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