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Coach from Swansea to Cardiff: Journey Information

There are 17 intercity coaches per day from Swansea to Cardiff. Traveling by coach from Swansea to Cardiff usually takes around one hour and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.

Distance34 mi (55 km)
Shortest duration1h 5m
Cheapest price£3.61
Trips per day17
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines2

How much is a coach ticket from Swansea to Cardiff?

Bus tickets for a trip from Swansea to Cardiff cost £4.57 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

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Traveling from Swansea to Cardiff by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £4 whenever you decide to travel.

What coach companies travel from Swansea to Cardiff?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Swansea to Cardiff that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 14 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus141h 13m£5.58
National Express41h 12m£4.63
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 14 trips from Swansea to Cardiff, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 13 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Swansea to Cardiff

The coach takes an average of one hour and 12 minutes to cover the 34 miles from Swansea to Cardiff. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Cardiff. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."

The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Swansea to Cardiff, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 17 scheduled coaches that travel from Swansea to Cardiff every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Swansea to Cardiff without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Swansea to Cardiff; ticket prices start at £5.19.

City Information

Swansea

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Swansea is a coastal city in the southwest of Wales. With its sweeping coastline and diverse city, this historically industrial town has so much to offer. A visit to Swansea would be incomplete without a visit to one, or all, of its magnificent beaches and peninsulas. Swansea Bay makes a great picnic stop on a warm day, with its soft sand, blue waters, and plentiful ice cream parlours.

The Gower Peninsula, famous for being the U.K.'s first Area of Outstanding National Beauty, provides a great place to experience the real Wales, with its dramatic limestone cliffs, wild moors, and diverse ecology; it's definitely worth the short car drive from the city.

If the weather drives you indoors, then visit the National Waterfront Museum to learn about the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Swansea is also home to a large indoor market where you can explore independent retailers' goods and indulge in the many local delicacies on offer.

With its major road links and park-and-ride car parks, Swansea is easy to reach by car. Direct trains also run from many major cities, including London and Manchester, via the Great Western Railway. National Express and Megabus also provide frequent coach services to the city.

Cardiff

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Cardiff is the capital of Wales, as well as its largest city. Although the city was initially founded as a Roman fort, Cardiff has glided effortlessly into the 21st century, offering tourists a diverse mix of old and new.

Looking to explore the city's history? Cardiff Castle at the heart of the city makes for an exciting day out, where visitors can learn about the fascinating 2,000 years of history that the castle represents.

If the castle gets you in the mood to explore more history, the St Fagans National Museum of History will surely satisfy your historical appetite. As one of Europe's leading open-air museums, the museum offers historical attractions that detail history back to the Celtic era.

For those seeking a more modern experience, Cardiff boasts a fantastic selection of shops and cafes, with Cardiff Central Market as the top choice for retail therapy.

Cardiff has excellent transport links, making it an easy place to visit no matter where you're coming from. Cardiff Airport provides access for visitors traveling from off the island, while high-speed rail services make access to and from London simple. Cardiff Central Station also offers direct routes from Bristol, Bath, Manchester, Nottingham, as well as other main cities and towns.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Swansea?

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Main departure station: Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A

Buses and long-distance coaches to Swansea stop at the Quadrant Bus Station adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Center. Inside the mall, a wide variety of stores and restaurants can accommodate any travel-day desire, from bubble tea to an entirely new outfit. There is some seating inside the building, facing the glass wall where exits lead to boarding areas. National Express and Megabus coaches operate routes to destinations like London and Bristol from Swansea. Many of the top sights in Swansea are within a 10-minute walk of the bus station, including Swansea Castle, Swansea Museum, and the National Waterfront Museum.

All coach stations in Swansea:

  • Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A

Where does the coach arrive in Cardiff?

Main arrival station: Cardiff (Greyfriars Rd)

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Cardiff.

Coach stations in Cardiff:

  • Cardiff (Greyfriars Rd)

  • 2 Sophia Cl

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