The cheapest buses from Swansea to Cardiff
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Cardiff will cost around $ 11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 10.
Timetable Swansea to Cardiff
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The fastest buses from Swansea to Cardiff
Fastest Journey
1 h
Average
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
55 km
Of the 17 buses that leave Swansea for Cardiff every day 17 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 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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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Bus Information from Swansea to Cardiff
 | Distance | 34 miles (55 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 55 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $3 (€2) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express |
Buses from Swansea to Cardiff cover the 34 miles (55 km) long journey taking on average 55 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $3 (€2), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $2 (€2). Travelers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
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Bus from Swansea to Cardiff with National Express
Buy your official National Express bus tickets from Swansea to Cardiff from $2 (€2) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Looking for a cheap and hassle-free way to travel between Swansea and Cardiff? National Express is the UK’s leading bus company that provides premium services and comfortable travel experiences on a budget. National Express connects hundreds of cities and towns throughout the country and even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. Check National Express bus schedules and tickets available for the journey on Omio to find the best deals on buses between Swansea and Cardiff. When you ride with National Express, you can expect to travel 34 miles (55 km) between Swansea and Cardiff.
All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses have seat belts and power outlets in every seat, perfect if you need to charge your phone or laptop. You can select from three ticket options for the Swansea to Cardiff bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. If you’re looking for more flexibility on canceling or changing your bus ticket easily, we recommend splurging on the Fully Flexible Fare option.
When you buy your National Express bus tickets between Swansea and Cardiff don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Travel Tips
When taking the bus from Swansea to Cardiff, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Swansea, West Way, Swansea, The Kingsway / Picton Lane (Digital Village) and Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station. Your route can end in bus stations such as Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, University and Cardiff, National Museum (Stop Rg).
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Swansea and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Swansea, which is located around 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center.
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