Cardiff to Swansea Bus

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Cardiff to Swansea Route Summary

Cardiff to Swansea bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 33 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cardiff bus station at 11:05h, arriving at Swansea bus station at 12:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 00:38h the following day.
Departure station and country CardiffUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country SwanseaUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 66 km
Average Trip Duration 13h 37min
Total Departures 33
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price €7
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Cardiff and Swansea by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cardiff and Swansea is 66 km. The fastest bus which departs at 14:15 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:15h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Swansea earlier, there are 2 night buses from Cardiff to Swansea. The overnight buses depart between and 23:40 and arrive between 00:38 and 00:45 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Cardiff to Swansea route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 313 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cardiff or Swansea bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Cardiff

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  Swansea

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Swansea here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €7 (One-Way) or €14 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cardiff to Swansea bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cardiff to Swansea. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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