The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Buses per day
22
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Swansea without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX507
NXA8 · NX507
NXA8 · NX507
NXA8 · NX508
NXA8 · NX507
NX727 · NX201
NX728 · NX201
NXA8 · NX507
NX728 · NX202
NX727 · NX201Travel 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 $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Stansted Airport to Swansea Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea buses for today, Friday, March 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 · NX201 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX202 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h55 | 6:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX201 | On time 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX201 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 2:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 14 | |||||
NX727 · NX201 | On time 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h35 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 6:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 12:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 6:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h55 | 1:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | On time 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h15 | 3:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 3:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | On time 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX508 | On time 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX508 | On time 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX202 | On time 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h20 | 5:35 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 6:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h20 | 6:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 12:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h35 | 7:50 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | On time 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 7:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h25 | 9:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h35 | 9:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | On time 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h00 | 9:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h33 | 10:48 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 10:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX507 | On time 5:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h28 | 12:38 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Swansea run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 17:10. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 17:10 |
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 $31 (€26). 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- 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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