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Coach trips from Swansea to Cardiff

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Avg. trip duration

1hr11mins

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Avg. distance

43 miles

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Bus tickets from Swansea to Cardiff with FlixBus are available from as low as £4.99.
The route between Swansea and Cardiff generally takes about 55 minutes by coach and covers approximately 41 miles.
Passengers travelling from Swansea to Cardiff by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Swansea to Cardiff is at 01:10.
The day's last coach departure from Swansea to Cardiff is set for 23:30.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Swansea and Cardiff. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Swansea, there are 2 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Swansea to Cardiff. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Yes, night coach services run from Swansea to Cardiff. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Every FlixBus coach between Swansea and Cardiff is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Swansea–Cardiff route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Swansea to Cardiff route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Swansea to Cardiff: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Swansea and Cardiff starting from £4.99 (average ticket cost: £5.99).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Swansea to Cardiff lasts approximately 55 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Swansea and Cardiff is 41 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Swansea to Cardiff bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Swansea and Cardiff, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 14 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Swansea, there are 2 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Swansea in the evening and arrive at Cardiff in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Swansea on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cardiff.

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