Southampton to Swansea bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$56

Average price

$69

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

7 h 7 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

194 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Southampton to Swansea will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Southampton to Swansea without transferring at least once.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM8h30
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
01:45AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM8h20
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
01:35AMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM8h25
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
05:55PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM8h45
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:45AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM8h35
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
06:05PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$561One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Southampton to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€45

Average price

Cheapest

€74

Average price

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Southampton to Swansea Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15AM
Arrival Time
12:20PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:35AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$93
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
8h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
7h05
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
8h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
06:10PM
Duration
8h55
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$90
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
05:55PM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
05:55PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$90
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
06:25PM
Duration
7h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$83
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
10h45
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
10h25
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$76
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
10:20PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$78
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
10:20PM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$80
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$76
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
8h45
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
8h30
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$94
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$82
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
02:50AM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$64

Live departures

Southampton to Swansea bus times

The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Swansea buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:12 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
4:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station
8h05
12:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
5:35 AM Southampton, Coach Station
8h15
1:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
8:45 AM Southampton, Coach Station
7h05
3:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU)
8h50
6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU)
8h40
5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
8h25
5:55 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
8h35
6:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX202
On time
10:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station
7h50
5:55 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU)
10h45
9:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU)
10h55
9:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
10h25
9:35 PM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
10h35
9:45 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station
7h50
8:05 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX202
On time
1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station
7h50
9:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
3:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station
7h20
10:20 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station
7h20
11:50 PM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU)
8h45
1:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU)
8h35
1:35 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
8h30
1:45 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
8h20
1:35 AM Swansea, University Bay Campus1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX202
On time
6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station
7h30
2:00 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NX201
On time
8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station
6h20
2:50 AM Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Swansea

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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
120 miles (194 km)
Average bus duration
7h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$36 (€29)
Buses per day
14
Fastest bus
6h 20m
First bus
01:50
Last bus
23:35

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Southampton to Swansea start from as low as $36 (€29) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $55 (€45) depending on the train type and class.
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 from Southampton to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Southampton to Swansea with National Express for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 20m
Cheapest Price
$26 (€21)
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Southampton to Swansea

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Southampton to Swansea can start from as little as $26 (€21) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Southampton to Swansea is $55 (€45); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Swansea from Southampton is on average 7 h 20 min   for the 120 mile (193 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Swansea from Southampton by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Southampton to Swansea leaves at 4: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Southampton to Swansea leaves at 3: 30PM.
There are 9 buses a day from Southampton to Swansea which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
Take the Southampton to Swansea bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey from Southampton to Swansea as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to Swansea by bus is March.
You have options as you can travel from Southampton to Swansea 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Southampton to Swansea:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Southampton to Swansea for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Southampton to Swansea depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Southampton to Swansea, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Southampton to Swansea.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Southampton to Swansea:
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Southampton to Swansea:
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Southampton to Swansea.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Southampton to Swansea with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Southampton to Swansea with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Southampton to Swansea with the following bus company: National Express.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Southampton to Swansea

    Southampton
    Swansea
    The major bus station for departures in Southampton is Southampton, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, Coach Station for your trip from Southampton to Swansea.
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Harbour Parade
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café Express (in the station)
    • Sandwich Bar (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available near the entrance.
    Public transit options for Southampton, Coach Station
    • Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
    Southampton, University
    information
    Southampton, Burgess Rd (Library)
    information

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