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Enjoy a coastal city break with ease onboard a National Express coach. Travel to Swansea from just £3.80 one-way* and leave the Welsh capital behind.
Plus, with a guaranteed seat when you book, a free Wi-Fi service, and a generous luggage allowance, you can travel in style for less.
| Cardiff to Swansea journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr |
| Cheapest price | From £3.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 67km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 11:05pm/23:40pm |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 111 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Our 112 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
Our 201 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Our 201 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Our 507 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Cardiff Coach Station is just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre from Cardiff Rail Station, and is also well-served by a dedicated taxi rank. The station is close to city centre amenities, so there are plenty of shops and sights to pass the time before you travel.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
When arriving at Swansea's central bus station, you'll find you're right at the heart of this great city. Just a short walk from the city centre's shopping areas, cafe's, restaurants and more, refuelling and settling in after your journey couldn't be easier.
Not only that, but the bus station is also a short walk from Swansea's beachfront and marina, should you want to embrace some coastal culture straight away.
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Sophia Gardens at 11.05am, arriving at Swansea Bus Station at 12.20pm.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Sophia Gardens at 23.40pm, arriving at Swansea Bus Station at 0.45am.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Swansea is available from £3.80*.
Coach journeys from Cardiff to Swansea take on average 1 hour 10 mins. However, our fastest coach will arrive in 1 hour.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
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