How much is the bus ticket from Swansea to Gatwick?

The cheapest bus tickets from Swansea to Gatwick start from $20. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Swansea to Gatwick?

The average bus travel time from Swansea to Gatwick is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 268 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Swansea to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Swansea to Gatwick at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:20pm.

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

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

Bus from Swansea to Gatwick starting at $34 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h 10m	4:30am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h 10m	4:30am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h 20m	9:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:42 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

267 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $100	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$132 - $513	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Gatwick?

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

Stops in Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers generally appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean buses. The rides are described as smooth and punctual with comfortable seating. However, some users noted that advertised amenities like Wi-Fi were not available, and there were occasional issues such as noise or lack of water in the restroom facilities.

National Express Swansea Gatwick recent customer reviews

The bus was warm, the ride was smooth and we got there on time. The only downside was that they advertised Wi-Fi but there was none.

Chinonso A.

November 7, 2023

The seats were quite comfortable and spacious however the bus was noisy and there was no water to flush the toilet or wash my hands.

Sawsan K.

October 5, 2023

Good service, friendly, helpful staff, clean buses although the extra bus change was a bit awkward

Martin D.

September 28, 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to Gatwick 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 Swansea to Gatwick?
The cheapest bus tickets from Swansea to Gatwick start from $20. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Swansea to Gatwick?
The average bus travel time from Swansea to Gatwick is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 268 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Swansea to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Swansea to Gatwick?
The earliest bus departs from Swansea to Gatwick at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Swansea to Gatwick?
A bus trip from Swansea to Gatwick generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-03

$33

12-04

$52

Today

$45

12-06

$43

12-07

$43

12-08

$34

12-09

$34

12-10

$50

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Gatwick was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $102 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-08.