What is the travel distance from Swindon to Cardiff?

The distance between Swindon and Cardiff is approximately 98 km (61 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swindon to Cardiff?

Buses departing from Swindon Coach Station in Swindon will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Bus Swindon to Cardiff from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swindon to Cardiff on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	2h 10m	9:20am	Kingsway GD	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	4h 10m	6:00pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	3h 15m	5:05pm	Kingsway GD	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	4h 15m	6:05pm	Kingsway GD	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	3h 10m	5:00pm	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Swindon to Cardiff

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

56mAverage Duration

97 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $144	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $151	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,268 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4268 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Megabus Swindon Cardiff recent customer reviews

The first bud was 20 minutes, without being altered and the bud in Bristol was a 90 minutes late, which we were told little information about

Bertie M.

June 9, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Cardiff?

Stops in Swindon

A - Swindon Coach Station

B - Swindon Bus Stop

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swindon to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Swindon to Cardiff?
The distance between Swindon and Cardiff is approximately 98 km (61 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swindon to Cardiff?
Buses departing from Swindon Coach Station in Swindon will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$44

11-12

$37

Today

$39

11-14

$55

11-15

$14

11-16

$18

11-17

$45

11-18

$36

The cheapest trip from Swindon to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swindon to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $116 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-15.