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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swansea to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swansea to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or Transport for Wales for the next days.

today
$6
tomorrow
$6
Friday
$5
Saturday
$6
Sunday
$6
Monday
$5
Tuesday
$5

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 7:10 AM Swansea City Bus Station 8:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 20m 7:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 8:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
National Express 1h 5m 6:45 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 7:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $7
National Express 1h 7m 12:23 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 1:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $7
Transport for Wales 1h 38m 7:15 AM Swansea Central Station 8:53 AM Cardiff Central Station  Economy $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 20m 3:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 20m 7:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 8:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
National Express 1h 15m 12:15 PM Swansea City Bus Station 1:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 0m 4:05 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 5:05 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
Transport for Wales 1h 38m 6:02 AM Swansea Central Station 7:40 AM Cardiff Central Station  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 5m 10:25 PM Swansea City Bus Station 11:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 20m 11:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station 12:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
National Express 1h 5m 4:45 AM Swansea City Bus Station 5:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 0m 6:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 7:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
Transport for Wales 1h 40m 3:15 PM Swansea Central Station 4:55 PM Cardiff Central Station  Economy $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 20m 3:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 5m 3:55 AM Swansea City Bus Station 5:00 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $6
National Express 1h 5m 2:45 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:50 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 55m 6:40 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 7:35 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
Transport for Wales 2h 3m 3:40 PM Swansea Central Station 5:43 PM Cardiff Central Station  Economy $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 5:30 AM Swansea City Bus Station 6:35 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 0m 6:35 AM Swansea City Bus Station 7:35 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 10m 9:25 AM Swansea City Bus Station 10:35 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 5m 1:10 AM Swansea City Bus Station 2:15 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $8
FlixBus 1h 20m 3:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 20m 3:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 5m 10:25 PM Swansea City Bus Station 11:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 10m 3:30 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 4:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
National Express 1h 5m 4:45 AM Swansea City Bus Station 5:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 0m 6:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 7:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 5m 1:10 AM Swansea City Bus Station 2:15 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 20m 3:20 AM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 5m 3:55 AM Swansea City Bus Station 5:00 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $5
National Express 1h 5m 4:00 AM Swansea City Bus Station 5:05 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 10m 6:40 AM Swansea City Bus Station 7:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Swansea to Cardiff is $4 on 2/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Swansea and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 68 daily buses from Swansea to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 49 daily coaches between Swansea and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 210 buses from Swansea to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Cardiff, with 33 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swansea to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales that travel 60 times every day by bus from Swansea to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Cardiff starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus $4
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 60 Ø
Distance 34.3 miles
Bus Companies National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Cardiff

Every day, 60 buses from 3 bus companies leave Swansea for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$11
Thursday 01/29
$6
Friday 01/30
$5
Saturday 01/31
$6
Sunday 02/01
$6
Monday 02/02
$5
Tuesday 02/03
$5
Wednesday 02/04
$5
Thursday 02/05
$6
Friday 02/06
$8
Saturday 02/07
$4
Sunday 02/08
$8
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
$4
Wednesday 02/11
$6
Thursday 02/12
Friday 02/13
Saturday 02/14
Sunday 02/15
$6
Monday 02/16
$4
Tuesday 02/17
$4
Wednesday 02/18
$6
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
$5
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swansea to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $4, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Cardiff, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Cardiff

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 Swansea to Cardiff 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 Swansea to Cardiff, 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 Swansea to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Cardiff

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

National Express from Swansea to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $6
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:45 AM
Last Bus 4:40 PM
Daily Connections 32 Ø
Found on 1/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Cardiff

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Swansea to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Swansea to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Swansea to Cardiff bus

How much does a Swansea Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 1h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Swansea to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 60 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Swansea to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 0h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $8. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swansea to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Swansea starts at 6:45 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 Swansea to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Swansea for Cardiff starts at 11:30 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 Swansea Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Cardiff?

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

What can I take with me on the Swansea to Cardiff 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 Swansea Cardiff 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 Swansea Cardiff 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 Swansea to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Swansea to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 60 daily trips between Swansea and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Swansea to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 60 trips between Swansea and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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