The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
61
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 61 buses that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Swansea station (SWA) every day 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 55 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 | 18:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 19:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 20:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 20:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 20:25 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 20:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 19:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 20:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 20:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 21:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 20:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 20:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 21:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 20:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 21:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 21:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 21:20 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 21:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 22:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 22:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 22:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 23:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 22:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 23:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h00 | 23:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 23:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 00:10 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 00:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 00:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 00:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 00:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 01:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 01:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 01:20 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 05:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 05:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 05:00 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 05:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 05:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 08:15 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 08:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 11:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 11:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 11:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 12:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 11:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 13:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 13:35 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 13:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h50 | 13:05 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 13:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | 12:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 13:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 14:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 13:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 14:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 15:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 15:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 15:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 15:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX112 | 16:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 17:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 17:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 17:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 16:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 17:35 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 16:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 17:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 17:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 18:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | 17:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 18:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 18:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 19:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 19:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 21:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 22:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 23:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA)
Buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 45 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 50m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 45 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South Wales, Cardiff Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA)You can travel by bus between Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South Wales, Cardiff Bus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Swansea station (SWA) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea station (SWA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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