How much is the bus ticket from London to Swansea?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Swansea start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from London to Swansea?

The average bus travel time from London to Swansea is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 264 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 23m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Swansea route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from London to Swansea?

The earliest bus departs from London to Swansea at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Swansea?

A bus trip from London to Swansea generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from London to Swansea?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Swansea?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from London to Swansea?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Swansea?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Swansea from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	4h 25m	12:55pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	7h	6:05pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 50m	5:20am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	4h 35m	1:05pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	7h	5:30am	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	8:50am	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	4h 23m	1:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	7h	5:30am	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	8:50am	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	4h 23m	1:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	6:05pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	8:50am	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	4h 23m	1:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 45m	11:45pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Victoria Coach Station	4h 35m	1:05pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures for London to Swansea on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 5m	9:05pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	3:25pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	4h 25m	7:50pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	6h 35m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	7h 20m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:50 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Swansea

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $145	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $484	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $57	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Swansea?

Stops in London

A
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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B
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Stops in Swansea

A
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Elba Crescent, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8QQ, UK
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B
Swansea Bus Station
Plymouth Street, Swansea SA1, Wales, United Kingdom
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C
Wellington St
Wellington St, Swansea SA1 3QX, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,544 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers generally enjoyed their travel experiences, highlighting comfortable seating, timely arrivals, and friendly staff. Many appreciated the smooth driving and clean buses equipped with USB ports. However, some noted occasional delays due to roadwork or diversions and mentioned that amenities like air-conditioning grids could be improved for better comfort during the journey.

National Express London Swansea recent customer reviews

We arrived with 40 minutes delay as we supposed to arrive Swansea at 4.45 but we arrived at 5.25 pm.

Théodore M.

October 26, 2025

It was relaxing pretty chilled but the coaches could do with bigger grids for the air-conditioning

Antony J.

August 8, 2024

Booking and travel went smoothly. Comfortable seats and USB-ports. Just the delay of more than an hour (mainly due to construction work on highway) was a bit annoying.

Stefan K.

July 19, 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Swansea by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Swansea?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Swansea start from $17. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from London to Swansea?
The average bus travel time from London to Swansea is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 264 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 23m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Swansea route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from London to Swansea?
The earliest bus departs from London to Swansea at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Swansea?
A bus trip from London to Swansea generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from London to Swansea?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Swansea?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from London to Swansea?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Swansea?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-05

$39

12-06

$45

Today

$46

12-08

$28

12-09

$22

12-10

$23

12-11

$23

12-12

$33

The cheapest trip from London to Swansea was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Swansea, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $122 for a bus ticket from London to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Swansea?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time5h 55m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures47
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 45m	Avg Price$139	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 40m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures1