How far is Swansea from Cardiff?

About 35 miles (56 km) separate Swansea and Cardiff.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Cardiff?

Most of the buses traveling from Swansea to Cardiff leave from Swansea University - Bay Campus and arrive at Sophia Gardens. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans National Museum of History, Castell Coch (Red Castle) and Caerphilly Castle.

Bus Swansea to Cardiff from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	7:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	5:30am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:40am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	7:35am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 10m	5:30am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:40am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	7:35am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 10m	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	7:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Cardiff on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	1h 15m	5:15am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	55m	11:20am	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea	1h 5m	2:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	1h 15m	2:25am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, 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$6 - $24	Average Duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $33	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 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.

July 8, 2017

enjoyed a lot

Sushil P.

August 15, 2024

Really good

Ann K.

September 30, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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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 traveling from Swansea to Cardiff by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$6

11/18

$6

Today

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

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$6

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$6

11/24

$6

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $14 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-23.