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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

7 h 15 m

Average duration

10 h 11 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Swansea will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Leeds for Swansea on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 10 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 16 h 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.

FlixBus
09:00AM11h35
Leeds
08:35PMSwansea
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:45AM16h00
Leeds
08:45PMSwansea
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM7h15
Leeds
09:15PMSwansea
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:15PM8h30
Leeds
11:45PMSwansea
$451One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:20AM7h35
Leeds
01:55PMSwansea
$611One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Leeds to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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Bus
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€100

Average price

8h 52m

Average total duration

8h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leeds to Swansea bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 5:45 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX465 · NX507
Delayed
11:30 PM 11:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station
12h45
12:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
Friday, July 11
national_expressNX131 · NX111
Delayed
11:05 AM 4:35 AMLeeds, Coach Station
8h20
12:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX112
Delayed
11:05 AM 6:45 AMLeeds, Coach Station
8h55
3:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX111
Delayed
11:05 AM 8:55 AMLeeds, Coach Station
8h15
5:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX133 · NX111
On time
9:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station
8h10
6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station
10h05
8:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station
10h15
8:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX133 · NX111
On time
11:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station
8h00
7:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX1111:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h35
9:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station
8h25
10:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station
8h15
10:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
national_expressNX466 · NX507
On time
10:59 PM Leeds, Coach Station
13h06
12:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leeds to Swansea

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Buses from Leeds to Swansea run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
180 miles (290 km)
Average bus duration
8h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€14)
Buses per day
12
Fastest bus
7h 10m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Leeds to Swansea

You can travel by bus from Leeds to Swansea with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Leeds to Swansea, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Leeds to Swansea bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $26
  • National Express frequency: 5 a day

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