What is the travel distance from Bridgend to Swansea?

About 18 miles (29 km) separate Bridgend and Swansea.

Bus Bridgend to Swansea from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bridgend to Swansea on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	35m	1:55pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	35m	12:45am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	35m	12:45am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	50m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Bridgend-Sarn Bus Stop, Odeon (for McArthurGlen)	40m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bridgend to Swansea

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

40mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $13	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $25	Average Duration36m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bridgend to Swansea by bus

What is the travel distance from Bridgend to Swansea?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$6

11/15

$5

Today

$6

11/17

$5

11/18

$5

11/19

$4

11/20

$5

11/21

$5

The cheapest trip from Bridgend to Swansea was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $13 for a bus ticket from Bridgend to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.