The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 59 buses that leave Swansea station (SWA) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 59 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 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 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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Compare train and coach for Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coaches for today, Monday 23 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 01:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 02:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 01:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 02:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0h55 | 02:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 03:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h10 | 03:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:15 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h50 | 03:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 03:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 04:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 04:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h10 | 04:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:45 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h50 | 04:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 05:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 04:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 05:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0h55 | 05:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 04:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 05:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 05:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 06:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 06:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 07:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 06:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h00 | 07:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 07:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 08:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 08:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h25 | 08:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h15 | 08:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h05 | 08:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 08:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h55 | 08:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h00 | 08:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 07:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 09:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 08:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 09:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | Delayed 12:20 08:35Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 13:35 13:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 09:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 09:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h00 | 10:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX112 | 09:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 11:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 11:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0h55 | 11:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 10:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h00 | 11:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 11:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h00 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | Delayed 12:20 11:25Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 13:35 13:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | On time 12:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 13:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 13:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 14:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0h55 | 14:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 14:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 15:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 15:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 16:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h25 | 16:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h15 | 16:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h55 | 16:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX111 | On time 15:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 17:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h10 | 17:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h05 | 17:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 17:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h15 | 18:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h10 | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h05 | 23:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h50 | 23:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0h55 | 23:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1h20 | 00:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1h10 | 00:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Port Talbot, Heilbronn Way | 0h50 | 00:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Buses from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 44 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 50m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)You can travel by bus between Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), 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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