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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Swansea takes 1h 13m and the fastest bus takes 1h. There is an hourly bus service 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 13m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Swansea bus times

Buses run hourly between Cardiff and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Swansea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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