What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Swansea?

Cardiff and Swansea are 56 km (35 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Swansea?

Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea.

Bus Cardiff to Swansea from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 10m	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Sophia Gardens	58m	10:18pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	9:10pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 10m	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 10m	11:45pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 5m	10:25pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:00pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 5m	1:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:10pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 10m	1:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	3:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:10pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	5:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:10pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	6:10pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:10pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:00pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 5m	1:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Swansea on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	6:10pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	2:05pm	Sophia Gardens	55m	3:00pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	1h 20m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Sophia Gardens	1h 15m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Swansea

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

56 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $34	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $48	Average Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

National Express Cardiff Swansea recent customer reviews

After arriving early at the bus station, we were given wrong information by a member of staff, which left us waiting 3 hours altogether before we got the right bus. Travelled from Spain. No facilities at the bus station. Late for our family reunion, and very disappointed. Day ruined, due to staff incompetency.

Linda P.

June 20, 2019

The bus was an hour late and the air conditioning was broken on a very hot day.

Jason P.

June 15, 2023

Nice Journey

Elsa F.

April 7, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Swansea?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Swansea by bus

What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Swansea?
Cardiff and Swansea are 56 km (35 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Swansea?
Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$8

11-18

$8

Today

$8

11-20

$8

11-21

$8

11-22

$8

11-23

$8

11-24

$8

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Swansea was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Swansea, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $20 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-24.