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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Swansea
Showing times and prices for Jan 28
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
55 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Swansea will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast buses
Of the 50 buses that leave Cardiff for Swansea on Wed, Jan 28, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 28 the 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 .
On Wed, Jan 28 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.
FlixBus12:35PM1h20
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)01:55PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:40PM1h25
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)06:05PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:25PM1h10
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)09:35PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:25PM1h20
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)09:45PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:00PM1h05
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)02:05PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:00PM0h55
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)01:55PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:25AM0h55
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)05:20AMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:50AM0h55
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)11:45AMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:25PM0h55
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)08:20PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:20AM0h55
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)08:15AMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$61One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €8 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.
Cardiff to Swansea Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 09:53AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Great Western Rail | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Swansea buses for today, Tuesday, January 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 2:44 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 8:15 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 8:25 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P22616 · GW035200 | On time 8:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h28 | 10:10 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| P22618 · GW035100 | On time 9:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h32 | 11:10 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
 L64103 · AW812700 | On time 10:06 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h44 | 11:50 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 11:55 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 11:45 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 1:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 1:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX111 | 12:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 1:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 2:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 2:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 3:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX112 | 2:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 4:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 5:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 5:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 4:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 5:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 4:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 6:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 5:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 6:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX111 | 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 6:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 7:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 6:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 8:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 8:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 8:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 8:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 8:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 9:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX111 | 8:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 9:25 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 9:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 9:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 9:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 9:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 10:25 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 10:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h00 | 11:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 11:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 10:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 11:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 12:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 28 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 1:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 1:35 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to Swansea run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:07, the last at 23:51. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:07 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
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 $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€5)
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€5)
FlixBus frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€7)
National Express frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
Megabus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Swansea by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Swansea can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Swansea is $8 (€6); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Swansea bus time is 55 min covering the 34 mile (55 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cardiff to Swansea leaves at 4: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Cardiff to Swansea leaves at 11: 51PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct buses a day from Cardiff to Swansea with Megabus, FlixBus or Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cardiff to Swansea, you can count on National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bus or Transport for Wales for the best way to get you to Swansea. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Swansea from Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Cardiff, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street, Cardiff, University and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). When arriving in Swansea, you can end your journey in bus stations like Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Swansea from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Swansea by bus is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Swansea from Cardiff including taking a train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cardiff to Swansea:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cardiff to Swansea for bus companies National Express and FlixBus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies National Express and FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cardiff to Swansea, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cardiff to Swansea.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea:
- 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Cardiff to Swansea. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cardiff to Swansea with the following bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cardiff to Swansea with the following bus providers: National Express and FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cardiff to Swansea with the following bus providers: National Express and FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Swansea
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The major bus station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens for your trip from Cardiff to Swansea.
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Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station for your trip to Swansea from Cardiff.
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