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Cardiff to Swansea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Swansea takes 1h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cardiff to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 11m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Cardiff to Swansea bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Cardiff and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 15m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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