What is the travel distance from Swindon to Cardiff?

Swindon and Cardiff are 61 miles (98 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Swindon to Cardiff start their journey at Swindon Coach Station and wind up at Sophia Gardens. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 International White Water, Cardiff Bay, Caerphilly Castle, Techniquest and Cardiff Castle.

Bus Swindon to Cardiff from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swindon to Cardiff on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	2h 10m	9:20am	Kingsway GD	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	4h 15m	6:05pm	Kingsway GD	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	4h 10m	6:00pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	3h 10m	5:00pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	3h 15m	5:05pm	Kingsway GD	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Swindon 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 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $101	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $105	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $13	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Cardiff?

Stops in Swindon

A
Swindon Coach Station
66 New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1, UK
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B
Swindon Bus Stop
Crombey St, Swindon, Swindon SN1, UK

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $17

Megabus Swindon Cardiff recent customer reviews

The first bud was 20 minutes, without being altered and the bud in Bristol was a 90 minutes late, which we were told little information about

Bertie M.

June 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swindon to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Swindon to Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swindon to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$26

11/20

$29

Today

$45

11/22

$13

11/23

$13

11/24

$41

11/25

$26

11/26

$25

The cheapest trip from Swindon to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $57 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-23.