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Which bus from Cardiff to Swansea is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Swansea. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£4
tomorrow
£4
Sunday
£3
Monday
£3
Tuesday
£3
Wednesday
£3
Thursday
£4

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 15m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 13:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 25m 14:55 Cardiff Coach Station 16:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 15m 14:35 Cardiff Coach Station 15:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 15m 16:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:35 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 18:35 Cardiff Coach Station 19:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 5m 22:45 Cardiff Coach Station 23:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 15m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 16:55 Cardiff Coach Station 18:10 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 15m 18:50 Cardiff Coach Station 20:05 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 5m 22:45 Cardiff Coach Station 23:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 16:55 Cardiff Coach Station 18:10 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 15m 18:50 Cardiff Coach Station 20:05 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 5m 22:45 Cardiff Coach Station 23:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 18:50 Cardiff Coach Station 20:05 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £3
National Express 1h 15m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 12:15 Cardiff Coach Station 13:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 15m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 12:15 Cardiff Coach Station 13:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 15m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 13:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 20m 00:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:45 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 20m 04:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:30 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Swansea is £3 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Swansea?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Swansea. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 61 daily coaches from Cardiff to Swansea. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Cardiff and Swansea.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 182 coaches from Cardiff to Swansea, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Swansea, with 39 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Swansea bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 59 times by bus from Cardiff to Swansea in one click. Book your Cardiff to Swansea bus ticket starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:25
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 59 Ø
Distance 55.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Swansea?

Every day, 59 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Swansea. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£4
Saturday 06/12
£4
Sunday 07/12
£3
Monday 08/12
£3
Tuesday 09/12
£4
Wednesday 10/12
£4
Thursday 11/12
£4
Friday 12/12
£4
Saturday 13/12
£4
Sunday 14/12
£4
Monday 15/12
£4
Tuesday 16/12
£4
Wednesday 17/12
£6
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£6
Saturday 20/12
£6
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£6
Thursday 25/12
£6
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£6
Sunday 28/12

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 £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Swansea. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Swansea, with £3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cardiff to Swansea are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Swansea?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Swansea timetable.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Swansea

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:25
Last Coach 22:35
Daily Connections 26 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

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 £3
Fastest Coach 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 11:05
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 33 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Swansea

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Swansea. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Cardiff to Swansea? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Swansea.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Swansea

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Swansea. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Swansea bus

How much does a Cardiff Swansea coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Swansea bus trip is available from £3 and takes 1h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £7. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Swansea.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Swansea route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Swansea is offered by roughly 59 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Swansea from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Swansea is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Swansea?

The earliest bus to Swansea departs from Cardiff at 00:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Swansea?

The latest bus to Swansea departs from Cardiff at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Swansea route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Swansea can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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

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 bus for the Cardiff Swansea bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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