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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Roath Lock is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Roath Lock is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Roath Lock?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Roath Lock. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Millennium Centre via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Swansea to Roath Lock?

The distance between Swansea and Roath Lock is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Roath Lock without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £9 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Swansea to Roath Lock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Roath Lock bus from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Roath Lock?

The best way to get from Swansea to Roath Lock is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £6 - £14 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Swansea to Roath Lock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Roath Lock?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Roath Lock is 45 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Swansea to Roath Lock.

Where can I stay near Roath Lock?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Roath Lock.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Roath Lock by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
1h 23m
£9–17
Bus via Sophia Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
1h 50m
£6–14
Drive 44.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Roath Lock44.5 mi
49 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Roath Lock44.5 mi
49 min
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Millennium CentreSky
2h 17m
£6–9

Swansea to Roath Lock by train, bus, and foot

329Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 54 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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