What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h and costs £22 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon (Station) and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon (Station) and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swindon and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

The distance between Swindon (Station) and Cardiff is 68 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

The train from Swindon to Cardiff Central takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swindon (Station) to Cardiff bus from?

Swindon (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon (Station) to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Swindon (Station) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Swindon (Station) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

What is the time difference between Swindon (Station) and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Swindon (Station). It is currently 10:32 PM in Swindon (Station) and 9:32 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Swindon (Station) to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon (Station) to Cardiff is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

Book your Swindon (Station) to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff?

Book your Swindon (Station) to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Swindon (Station) to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h
£22–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
2h 6m
£10–45
Drive 70.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon (Station) to Cardiff70.4 mi
1h 20m
£18–26
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia GardensCp6
3h 15m
£19–27

Swindon (Station) to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 67.6 mi
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What companies run services between Swindon (Station), England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD hourly. Tickets cost £10–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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