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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Swansea

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Swansea from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
today
from $5
tomorrow
from $5
Saturday
from $5
Sunday
from $5
Monday
from $5
Tuesday
from $5
Wednesday
from $5

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    0h 58m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:13 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:55 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:05 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    0h 58m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:13 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:55 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    0h 58m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:13 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:45 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:30 PM
    Swansea
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    1:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    1:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Swansea

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Swansea are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 63 daily buses from Cardiff to Swansea. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between Cardiff and Swansea.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 165 buses from Cardiff to Swansea, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Swansea, with 42 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Swansea

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 55 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Swansea in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus $5
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 55 Ø
Distance 34.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Swansea

Every day, 55 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Swansea: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$5
Friday 11/22
$5
Saturday 11/23
$5
Sunday 11/24
$5
Monday 11/25
$5
Tuesday 11/26
$5
Wednesday 11/27
$6
Thursday 11/28
$5
Friday 11/29
$5
Saturday 11/30
$5
Sunday 12/01
$5
Monday 12/02
$5
Tuesday 12/03
Wednesday 12/04
Thursday 12/05
$5
Friday 12/06
$5
Saturday 12/07
$5
Sunday 12/08
$5
Monday 12/09
$5
Tuesday 12/10
$5
Wednesday 12/11
$5
Thursday 12/12
$5
Friday 12/13
$6
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Swansea

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Swansea. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $5.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Swansea, with $5. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Swansea

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Swansea in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Swansea, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Swansea are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Swansea

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Swansea from our users.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Swansea

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Swansea:

Cheapest Price $6
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:25 AM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 28 Ø
Found on 11/20/2024

National Express from Cardiff to Swansea

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Swansea:

Cheapest Price $5
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Bus 11:05 AM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 11/21/2024

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Swansea

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Swansea.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Swansea

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Swansea? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Swansea? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Swansea bus

How much does a Cardiff Swansea bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 1h 5m to reach Swansea. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Swansea?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $9. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swansea.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Swansea each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Swansea bus route is served by approximately 55 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Swansea take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Swansea is offered by FlixBus and takes 0h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $6. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Swansea?

The earliest bus arriving in Swansea from Cardiff starts at 12:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Swansea?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Swansea starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Swansea route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Swansea, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swansea?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Swansea by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Swansea bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Swansea bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Swansea bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Swansea on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Swansea

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Cardiff to Swansea

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cardiff to Swansea for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Swansea

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cardiff to Swansea for the next days.
  • Transport for Wales
    1h 17m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    6:52 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $9
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 6m
    0
    5:28 AM
    Cardiff
    Taffs Well Train Station
    7:34 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $12
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 42m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:17 AM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $14
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 15m
    0
    1:11 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    2:26 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $19

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Swansea

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Swansea. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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Bus Bristol to Swansea Bus Bristol to Swansea
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