Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
11 direct routes · 60–105 min · first bus 04:05, last bus 01:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swansea as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~75 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 04:05 | 01:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 01:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 804 | National Express | ~60 min | 8 | Fridays only | 12:45 | 21:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | Bridgend |
| 202 | National Express | ~70 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 16:35 | 00:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 04:15 | 00:35 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend, Port Talbot & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 507 | National Express | ~70 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 11:55 | 22:20 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 14:25 | 22:30 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 112, 508, 111, UK084
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend, Port Talbot & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 508 | National Express | ~105 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Crymlyn Burrows |
| 111 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:50 | 19:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Crymlyn Burrows |
| UK084 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:10 | 13:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, 804 bus, 202 bus, 507 bus, 112 bus, 508 bus or 111 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Swansea?
11 routes run directly from Cardiff to Swansea: the 201 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 507 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 112 (National Express), the 508 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the UK084 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 201, 15 times each weekday — board at Sophia Gardens (nr) and get off at Swansea Bus Station Stand B, about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Swansea?
Between 60 minutes on the 111 and 105 on the 508, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bridgend, Port Talbot on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:05 and the last around 01:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Swansea?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.