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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Swansea Docks

Composite routes from Cardiff to Swansea Docks

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$35.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks is to bus via Swansea University Bay Campus which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Swansea docks?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Swansea docks. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Union Inn via Swansea University Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Swansea docks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

The distance between Cardiff and Swansea docks is 75 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Swansea docks without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $19.57 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

The train from Cardiff Central to Swansea takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swansea docks bus from?

Cardiff to Swansea docks bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Swansea docks train from?

Cardiff to Swansea docks train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Swansea docks is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $19.57 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via Swansea University Bay Campus, which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Swansea docks bus arrive?

Cardiff to Swansea docks bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.

Where does the Cardiff to Swansea docks train arrive?

Cardiff to Swansea docks train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Swansea docks?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Swansea docks is 65 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Cardiff to Swansea docks.

Where can I stay near Swansea docks?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Swansea docks. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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