What's the distance between Swansea and Cardiff by coach?

The distance between Swansea and Cardiff by coach is approximately 35 miles (56 km).

How can I get from Swansea to Cardiff without driving?

You can travel to Cardiff from Swansea by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Swansea to Cardiff from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	09:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	08:05	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	09:15	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	10:05	Swansea	1h 5m	11:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 5m	09:35	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	05:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	05:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	05:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	06:25	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	07:20	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	05:30	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	07:35	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	02:35	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	02:35	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	05:30	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	07:35	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	02:35	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	02:35	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Cardiff on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	05:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	06:25	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	07:20	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea	1h 5m	02:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	02:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Swansea to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

35 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £19	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £26	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £7	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company is brilliant. Customers appreciate the punctuality and friendliness of the staff. However, there have been complaints about a half-hour delay on one of the return trips.

National Express Swansea Cardiff recent customer reviews

Dreadful, awful, never again! The bus on outward journey went to another stand, didn't announce this fact and only mentioned the end destination which I didn't know as I was only going on part of the journey. Hence, I missed the bus and had to buy 2 new tickets with another provider. Tried to ask another national express driver for advice who told me it was my fault I'd missed the bus as I should have walked up and down the stands. He was curt and rude. Journey home was great. Will go with other company from now on as they were better organised

Andrea O.

8 July 2017

enjoyed a lot

Sushil P.

15 August 2024

Really good

Ann K.

30 September 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Cardiff?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Swansea to Cardiff

What's the distance between Swansea and Cardiff by coach?
The distance between Swansea and Cardiff by coach is approximately 35 miles (56 km).
How can I get from Swansea to Cardiff without driving?
You can travel to Cardiff from Swansea by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£6

17/11

£5

Today

£5

19/11

£5

20/11

£5

21/11

£5

22/11

£5

23/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Cardiff was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swansea to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £11 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.