4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Swansea
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Swansea will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 34 buses that leave London for Swansea on Fri, Dec 12, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 12 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Fri, Dec 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Swansea Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Live departures
London to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Swansea buses for today, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX507 | Delayed 8:00 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 2:30 PM 2:30 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | Delayed 8:00 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:10 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | Delayed 8:00 PM 1:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 · NX201 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h05 | 9:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | Delayed 8:00 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h13 | 8:43 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | Delayed 8:00 PM 5:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 10:25 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h48 | 10:18 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 11:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h38 | 12:38 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 · NX201 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h50 | 5:20 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NX201 | On time 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 5:10 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, December 12 | |||||
| NX025 · NX201 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 1:15 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 3:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h35 | 6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h25 | 5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX508 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX508 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h20 | 5:20 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX509 · NX111 | On time 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h40 | 7:10 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
| NX507 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 7:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX507 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 7:15 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX509 · NX111 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 8:25 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Swansea
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Buses from London to Swansea run on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between London to Swansea with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $16 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Swansea
With 12 departures per day, every day of the week, travelers will find buses from London to Swansea a convenient and easy way to travel. The 180-mile route is covered in as little as 4 hours 23 minutes. Coaches depart from London Victoria, arriving at Swansea University Bay Campus, or Swansea, West Way.
Which bus companies travel from London to Swansea?
All services are provided by National Express. When onboard, passengers benefit from spacious, comfortable seating, free wifi, and power sockets to charge personal devices.
How long is the bus from London to Swansea?
Journey times vary depending slightly depending on traffic during peak time. The fastest service is the late night service leaving London at approximately 8:00 p.m. which takes just 4 hours 23 minutes. Most direct routes take under 5 hours. Indirect routes take from 5 hours 40 minutes to 7 hours 55 minutes, depending on wait times at transfer stations.
How many buses are there from London to Swansea?
Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect 12 departures from London to Swansea. Of these 12, 6 are direct. The remaining 6 require one change at London Heathrow or Cardiff Sophia Gardens. Departures are spread throughout the day including options for overnight travel.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Swansea?
Departure station: Passengers will join this service at London Victoria. London Victoria is the city's busiest coach station, found in the heart of Westminster, just a short walk from tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace and St James' Park. It is linked to Victoria rail station, with good links to the rest of the country. It can be accessed by numerous bus routes from around the city, as well as the District & Circle and Victoria London Underground lines. The area surrounding the station has numerous coffee shops and dining options, to amuse traveler's while they wait to board the service.
Arrival station: Passengers can alight at Swansea University Bay Campus or Swansea West Way. The Swansea Campus is located 3 miles out of town, while West Way is very central, just a 10-minute walk from the railway station and high street. Passengers arriving at Swansea University Bay Campus can use bus services to connect them to the rest of the city.
FAQs: Bus from London to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Swansea, you can end your route in bus stations like Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
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- 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).
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Swansea
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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