How much does a bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol cost?

The bus ticket price from Swansea to Bristol starts at R 154. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Swansea to Bristol is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Swansea to Bristol?

The average travel time between Swansea and Bristol is around 2h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Swansea and Bristol?

The number of buses from Swansea to Bristol can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Swansea to Bristol by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Swansea to Bristol?

When taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol?

Buses travelling between Swansea and Bristol leave from Swansea University - Bay Campus or Swansea Bus Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, Westbury Road, The Centre.

Bus Swansea to Bristol from R 114 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:25	Swansea	2h 25m	00:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	00:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	22:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	2h 25m	00:45	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:20	Swansea	2h 40m	02:00	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	2h 25m	00:45	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:30	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 30m	02:00	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:25	Swansea	2h 55m	01:20	Airport Bus Station Bristol	No tags
Bus	22:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 45m	01:20	Airport Bus Station Bristol	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:25	Swansea	2h 25m	00:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	03:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	03:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	05:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	03:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	03:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	05:50	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Bristol on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Swansea	2h 45m	06:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	03:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:55	Swansea	2h 25m	06:20	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	05:40	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Swansea	2h 45m	10:05	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Swansea to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 270, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

96 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 154 - R 952	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 266 - R 1 423	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 270 - R 273	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11290 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 180

Flixbus Swansea Bristol recent customer reviews

Great driver, he was smooth on the turns and throttle. Only issue I had was there wasn't much leg room

Jacob B.

6 August 2025

National Express

4/529 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 14 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 154

National Express Swansea Bristol recent customer reviews

Waited an hour for the bus to leave and had a flight to catch, which made a stressful journey at 2am even more stressful.

Rebekah J.

30 September 2016

Highly satisfactory

Dawn C.

3 December 2021

Very good

Brian L.

3 February 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Bristol?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to Bristol by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol cost?
The bus ticket price from Swansea to Bristol starts at R 154. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Swansea to Bristol is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Swansea to Bristol?
The average travel time between Swansea and Bristol is around 2h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Swansea and Bristol?
The number of buses from Swansea to Bristol can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Swansea to Bristol by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Swansea to Bristol?
When taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol?
Buses travelling between Swansea and Bristol leave from Swansea University - Bay Campus or Swansea Bus Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, Westbury Road, The Centre.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 177

11/11

R 167

Today

R 167

13/11

R 157

14/11

R 198

15/11

R 156

16/11

R 167

17/11

R 125

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Bristol was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 125

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

You can expect to pay from R 125 to R 759 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 125, which is on 2025-11-17.

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 Swansea to Bristol?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 40m	Avg priceR 246	Daily departures35
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 35m	Avg priceR 669	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 10m	Avg priceR 270	Daily departures1