What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swansea bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swansea bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Swansea bus Station is 43 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £3 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

The bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand B takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swansea bus Station bus from?

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swansea bus Station train from?

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £3 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swansea bus Station bus arrive?

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Cardiff to Swansea bus Station train arrive?

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

Book your Cardiff to Swansea bus Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

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

Where can I stay near Swansea bus Station?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Swansea bus Station.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station?

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

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
1h 5m
£3–22
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 8m
£7–16
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station41.7 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Swansea bus Station41.7 mi
49 min
£95–120
Bus via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5X2
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Swansea Bus Station Stand SX1
2h 51m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Swansea40.9 mi
1h 12m
£4–5

Cardiff to Swansea bus Station by bus

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand B every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. National Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 53 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.

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