The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Swansea
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol 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 to Swansea will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 31 buses that leave Bristol for Swansea on Wed, Apr 22, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
FlixBus7:00 PM2h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:40 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM2h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:50 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM2h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:50 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM2h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:00 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:35 PM2h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:30 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM2h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:25 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM2h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:50 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 PM2h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM2h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:35 AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM2h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:30 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bristol to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bristol to Swansea Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:13PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:43PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Bristol to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Swansea buses for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 10:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 10:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 11:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 11:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 12:30 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 12:40 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 1:40 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 1:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 7:35 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h15 | 7:25 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 10:50 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX507 | 9:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h33 | 1:13 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 1:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 1:25 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX111 | On time 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 1:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX112 | On time 12:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 3:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX507 | On time 2:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 6:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX507 | On time 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h58 | 8:43 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 8:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 8:45 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 8:50 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 9:00 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX507 | On time 6:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h28 | 10:18 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX507 | On time 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h53 | 12:38 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Swansea
Buses from Bristol to Swansea run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Bristol to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Swansea with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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