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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Roath and Swansea?

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

Is there a direct train between Roath and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Roath to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Cathays and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Roath to Swansea?

The distance between Roath and Swansea is 43 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roath to Swansea without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £3 - £6.

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

The bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Roath to Swansea bus from?

Roath to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Roath to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Roath to Swansea?

The best way to get from Roath to Swansea is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Roath to Swansea bus arrive?

Roath to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.

Where does the Roath to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Roath to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Roath to Swansea is 41 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Roath to Swansea.

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

Book your Roath to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Swansea.

Can I share a ride from Roath to Swansea?

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

Roath to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Roath to Swansea by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus StationUk940 / ...
1h 5m
£3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 15m
£9–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Swansea40.9 mi
1h 5m
£4–5
Drive 41.2 mi
1. Drive from Roath to Swansea41.2 mi
52 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roath to Swansea41.2 mi
52 min
£95–120

Roath to Swansea by bus

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Distance: 42.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. 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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