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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for plane enthusiasts visiting the Gatwick area.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 7 buses that leave Swansea for London Gatwick Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m 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 Swansea to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 6h 9m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 PM Swansea | 6h00 | 5:30 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:25 AM Swansea | 5h25 | 7:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Swansea | 5h40 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 AM Swansea | 6h00 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Swansea | 6h25 | 1:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Swansea | 6h00 | 4:30 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport run on average 35 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of London Gatwick Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Gatwick Airport trip today.
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for plane enthusiasts visiting the Gatwick area.
Well-regarded local museum and gallery in a historic building, with archaeology, local history, and changing art displays. A pleasant cultural stop within easy reach of Gatwick.
Large open-air industrial heritage museum with transport, crafts, and working exhibits. Worth the trip for visitors interested in Sussex industry and vintage vehicles.
Famous viewpoint and walking area in the Surrey Hills with sweeping scenery and popular trails. A classic outdoor destination within reach of Gatwick.
Celebrated botanical gardens with woodland, formal planting, and seasonal displays. Highly photogenic and increasingly popular for day trips and online sharing.
Large park in Crawley with lakes, woodland walks, gardens, and broad recreational space. One of the best outdoor escapes close to Gatwick.
A hearty plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast. It is one of Britain’s most iconic meals and a classic start to the day.
Battered white fish served with thick-cut chips, often with mushy peas and tartar sauce. It is a staple British comfort dish strongly associated with everyday eating across England.
Roast meat with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a traditional British weekend meal that reflects classic pub and family dining culture.
A traditional British pub near Gatwick known for classic pub fare, cask ales, and a relaxed village atmosphere.
An established airport dining option at Gatwick serving British and international dishes in a polished, modern setting.
A well-known casual restaurant brand at Gatwick offering all-day dining with a broad menu and family-friendly atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than in nearby towns. Fast food is manageable, but sit-down meals and drinks cost more.
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not added. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service or coffee.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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