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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.