- Must visit
National Waterfront Museum
Major waterfront museum covering Wales's industrial and maritime story with interactive galleries in a landmark copper-smelting area.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Swansea will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Swansea without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX507
NXA8 · NX507
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NX728 · NX201
NX727 · NX201
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NXA8 · NX507Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Swansea:
A bus is $30 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea costing on average $69 (€69).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:13PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:43PM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:48PM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 · NX201 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h35 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 5:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 1:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 5:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h20 | 1:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h05 | 3:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h55 | 3:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX508 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX508 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 4:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX509 · NX112 | 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h15 | 5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2 transfers | |
NX727 · NX202 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 5:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h50 | 6:30 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h00 | 6:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h00 | 8:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h50 | 9:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 9:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h50 | 11:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h43 | 10:58 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h38 | 12:38 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX201 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX201 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 2:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Swansea run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 17:10. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 5:10 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 London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Swansea buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Swansea, University Bay Campus. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Swansea bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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