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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Buses per day
7
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 $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 7 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Swansea on Fri, Jun 12, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.
9:40 AM8h40London Stansted Airport6:20 PMSwansea$341One-way0 transfers- 10:40 AM8h40London Stansted Airport7:20 PMSwansea$371One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM8h25London Stansted Airport4:30 PMSwansea$411One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM7h38London Stansted Airport12:38 AMSwansea$501One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM8h20London Stansted Airport8:30 PMSwansea$521One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 PM7h28London Stansted Airport11:38 PMSwansea$571One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 AM7h30London Stansted Airport1:15 PMSwansea$621One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM7h38London Stansted Airport12:38 AMSwansea$501One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM8h20London Stansted Airport8:30 PMSwansea$521One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM8h25London Stansted Airport4:30 PMSwansea$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Omio 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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $82 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 $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea costing on average $85 (€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.
London Stansted Airport to Swansea Bus Timetables
| 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, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM London Stansted Airport | 7h30 | 1:15 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 8h25 | 4:30 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 8h40 | 6:20 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 8h40 | 7:20 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 8h20 | 8:30 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
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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 $23 (€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 $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 5:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Swansea with National Express for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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