4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Swansea
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Swansea will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 32 buses that leave Cardiff for Swansea every day 26 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 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 55 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Swansea coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| P22616 · GW588700 | On time 08:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h28 | 10:10 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
 L64714 · AW974700 | On time 09:05 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h43 | 10:48 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| P22618 · GW588600 | On time 09:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h32 | 11:10 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| L64103 · AW714300 | On time 10:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h34 | 11:40 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| P22620 · GW588500 | On time 10:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h31 | 12:10 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 11:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 11:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| L64718 · AW713900 | On time 11:05 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h35 | 12:40 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 13:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 13:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 18:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 17:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 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 | 19:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 21:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 20:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 21:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 21:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h00 | 23:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 23:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 01:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 01:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 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 | 04:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 05:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 05:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
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Buses from Cardiff to Swansea run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:07, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:07 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transport for Wales from Cardiff to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Swansea with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transport for Wales for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses From Cardiff To Swansea
National Express offer multiple services from Cardiff Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station each day, with the first service departing from Swansea at 10:30 a.m. and the last service of the day departing from Cardiff Station at 23:20 p.m. The journey time will vary slightly depending on the time of travel, with the fastest journey taking 55 minutes and others in the region of one hour and 15 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cardiff to Swansea?
Departure station: Cardiff Coach Station is situated at Sophia Gardens in central Cardiff. The train station is a 15-minute walk from the coach station, however, taxis are available at the bus station. Local bus services to the surrounding areas are also available from the coach station.
Arrival station: Swansea Bus Station is adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Centre in Central Swansea and less than five minutes walk from Swansea's shops and markets. There is a taxi rank at the bus station which also services local bus routes to the surrounding areas.
Taking the Bus from Cardiff
Buses from Cardiff to Swansea generally set off from Cardiff Central bus station, or if travelling on a Megabus service, Cardiff, Kingsway. Cardiff Central is directly adjacent to Cardiff Central railway station. The Megabus stop is a little further to the north of Cardiff's main transport interchange, although it is still within easy reach of many of Cardiff's central attractions, including Cardiff Castle. Local buses travel to both bus stations regularly.
Getting into Swansea by Bus
This bustling city in South Wales was home to the poet Dylan Thomas, and fans can visit the Dylan Thomas Centre, dedicated to the life and works of this Welsh icon. The National Waterfront Museum explores the impact of industry in Wales over the past 300 years, where guests can also see working machinery in action. The museum also holds a number of free events, such as 'The Science of Harry Potter Show', with something to interest everyone.
Buses from Cardiff to Swansea arrive at Swansea bus station, which is situated in Swansea city centre, next to the Quadrant shopping centre. Swansea railway station is about half a kilometre away. The bus station is also an important terminal for local buses, so onward travel is easy. No night buses are available, but in their place are numerous taxis.
FAQs: Cardiff to Swansea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Swansea 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, 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.
- Transport for Wales
- Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
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