🚌 Bus from Cardiff to Swansea
7 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 11:45, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | National Express | ~85 min | 14 | 11:45 | 23:20 | Gabalfa Interchange 6 (o/s) |
| 202 | National Express | ~75 min | 10 | 16:35 | 00:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| 201 | National Express | ~105 min | 9 | 12:05 | 01:20 | Malthouse Avenue (o/s Independent General Practice) |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 7 | 12:20 | 04:15 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
| 112 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| 111 | National Express | ~65 min | 2 | 13:05 | 19:50 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| N04 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | 02:45 | 02:45 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Swansea?
7 routes run directly from Cardiff to Swansea: the 507 (National Express), the 202 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 112 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the N04 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Swansea?
Around 85 minutes on the 507, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 507) leaves around 11:45 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Swansea?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.