How to travel from Swansea to Bristol

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Travel Information to Bristol from Swansea

Distance58 miles (94 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 1 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Take a train or bus to travel 58 miles (94 km) to Bristol from Swansea. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Swansea to Bristol.

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from Swansea to Bristol

How to get from Swansea to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Swansea to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM2h30
Swansea, University Bay Campus
01:25PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35PM2h15
Swansea, University Bay Campus
12:50AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP08479+CrossCountryC23737
08:21AM1h51
Swansea station (SWA)
10:12AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$421One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP08483 · P08389
10:22AM1h55
Swansea station (SWA)
12:17PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$531One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesG56053+Great Western RailP08914
10:54AM1h56
Swansea station (SWA)
12:50PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$531One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08481 · P08387
09:22AM1h56
Swansea station (SWA)
11:18AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM2h40
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
01:25PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM2h30
Swansea, University Bay Campus
10:40AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX202
09:20AM2h30
Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
11:50AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Bristol.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Swansea to Bristol: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bristol is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Bristol:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

The fastest way from Swansea to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 34 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h 15 min.

Bristol is approximately 58 miles (94 km) away from Swansea.

The average frequency per day from Swansea to Bristol is:

  • 18 buses a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Swansea to Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Bristol:

  • Buses from Swansea to Bristol most often leave from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Swansea to Bristol:

  • You can go to Bristol from Swansea by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€6) with Megabus from Swansea to Bristol on Omio.
  • You can travel between Swansea and Bristol by train with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€12) with Great Western Rail from Swansea to Bristol.

Yes, there are direct services available from Swansea to Bristol with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with Megabus or FlixBus 12 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bristol from Swansea.

Looking to extend your trip from Swansea to Bristol? Many Omio customers who go from Swansea to Bristol usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham from Bristol, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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