How far is Cardiff from Swindon?

The distance separating Cardiff and Swindon is 61 miles (98 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Swindon?

Most of the buses traveling from Cardiff to Swindon leave from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Swindon Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cardiff to Swindon from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cardiff to Swindon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	4h 15m	4:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Kingsway GD	3h 20m	4:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	3h 15m	4:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Kingsway GD	2h 10m	8:40pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	2h 5m	8:40pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Swindon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Swindon. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $84	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $106	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $12	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Swindon?

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 Swindon

A - Swindon Coach Station

B - Swindon Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Swindon by bus

How far is Cardiff from Swindon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Swindon?

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

$12

11/18

$11

Today

$10

11/20

$10

11/21

$13

11/22

$13

11/23

$13

11/24

$13

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Swindon was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $49 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Swindon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-20.