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National Waterfront Museum
Major waterfront museum covering Wales's industrial and maritime story with interactive galleries in a landmark copper-smelting area.
Cheapest price on Sep 10
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 10
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 10
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 10
2 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 10
30
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Swansea will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Thu, Sep 10, we found 30 buses from Bristol Airport to Swansea, including 16 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 10 the direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:26PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:23PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Swansea buses for today, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h30 | 2:15 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h20 | 2:05 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 7:35 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 7:25 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:40 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
WXA1 · NX201 · NX507 | 8:11 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h44 | 12:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2 transfers | |
NX216 · NX201 | 8:15 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h05 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
WXA1 · NX202 · NX201 | 9:23 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h27 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
WXA1 · NX202 · NX201 | 10:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h51 | 3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX216 · NX508 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX508 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h35 | 4:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 4:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 4:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX507 | 3:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX507 | 3:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 6:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 6:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
WXA1 · NX202 | 3:19 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 4h16 | 7:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX111 | 5:30 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX111 | 5:30 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h10 | 8:40 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 8:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h35 | 8:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 10:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 2h35 | 10:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX202 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h05 | 11:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX507 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h13 | 11:18 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
WXA1 · NX202 | 10:23 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h37 | 2:00 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bristol Airport to Swansea run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 18m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Swansea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swansea trip today.
Major waterfront museum covering Wales's industrial and maritime story with interactive galleries in a landmark copper-smelting area.
Excellent local museum on Swansea's history, Egyptology, natural history, and ceramics, housed in an elegant city-centre building.
Contemporary art centre presenting changing exhibitions by Welsh and international artists in a bright, modern waterfront space.
Wide sandy bay backed by a long promenade, ideal for walking, cycling, sunsets, and classic views across Swansea Bay.
Historic fishing village turned lively seaside district, loved for the pier, independent shops, sea views, and access to coastal walks.
Dramatic clifftop path section on Gower with famous views over Three Cliffs Bay, perfect for hikers and photographers.
A rich Welsh fruit loaf packed with dried fruit and tea-soaked flavor, traditionally sliced and served with butter at tea time.
A traditional Welsh seaweed puree, often served with oats and laverbread cakes. It is a signature food of the Swansea Bay coastline.
Welsh cheddar melted with ale and mustard on toast. This comforting pub classic is strongly associated with Welsh home cooking.
Popular casual spot for quality Welsh ice cream and desserts on Mumbles seafront, loved for local flavor and sea views nearby.
Well-regarded waterfront restaurant known for modern British cooking, seafood, and polished service in a smart contemporary setting.
Historic market venue famous for traditional Welsh breakfast, laverbread, and cockles in a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually only get small change or none.
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Swansea University Bay Campus -> Swansea Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport to Swansea by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol Airport to Swansea buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Swansea, University Bay Campus. Use this guide to compare Bristol Airport and Swansea bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within the station.
Free WiFi available in the station premises. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
Available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Swansea, University Bay Campus is 4 km from Swansea city centre. Public transport options include:
Swansea, University Bay Campus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and a restaurant on campus.
Free Wi-Fi available within campus buildings. ATMs are aTM located near the student union building.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea, University Bay Campus: Campus is accessible with ramps and elevators.
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