4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Swansea
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
54 m
Buses per day
50
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 $10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 50 buses that leave Cardiff for Swansea every day 50 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 54 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.
FlixBus11:20 PM1h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:30 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$91One-way0 changes- FlixBus11:20 PM1h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:40 AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus1:25 PM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)2:40 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:30 PM1h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:40 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$91One-way0 changes
- FlixBus1:10 PM1h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)2:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$91One-way0 changes
NX1117:50 PM0h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:40 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 changes- NX5072:15 PM0h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens3:10 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 changes
- NX1111:05 PM0h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2:00 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$121One-way0 changes
- NX5078:25 PM0h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens9:20 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 changes
- NX5077:35 PM0h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 changes
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 $6.
Distance: 55 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average Price Cheapest | $13 Average Price |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m 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, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 5:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 6:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 8:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 8:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 8:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h58 | 8:43 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 8:50 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 9:00 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX111 | 7:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h50 | 8:40 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 10:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 10:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 9:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h58 | 10:18 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 11:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 12:30 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 12:40 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h58 | 12:38 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 1:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 1:40 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 2:05 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 2:15 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 7:25 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 7:35 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 11:00 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 10:50 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0h55 | 12:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 12:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 12:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h00 | 1:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 1:25 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 1:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX111 | 1:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h55 | 2:00 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 2:15 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 2:25 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 2:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 2:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 | 2:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0h55 | 3:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h05 | 3:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 3:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 4:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX112 | 4:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 6:00 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to Swansea run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 55m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Swansea with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Swansea
Most Cardiff to Swansea buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Swansea, University Bay Campus. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Swansea bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Cardiff station do buses to Swansea leave from?
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Cardiff, University from Cardiff city centre
Which Swansea station do buses from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station from Swansea city centre
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food outlets available within the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available in the station premises. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Swansea, University Bay Campus from Swansea city centre
Swansea, University Bay Campus is 4 km from Swansea city centre. Public transport options include:
Swansea, University Bay Campus bus station facilities and services
Swansea, University Bay Campus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and a restaurant on campus.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available within campus buildings. ATMs are aTM located near the student union building.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Campus is accessible with ramps and elevators.
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