What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Swansea?

Gatwick and Swansea are 165 miles (266 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gatwick to Swansea start their journey at London Gatwick Airport and wind up at Swansea University - Bay Campus. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Gatwick to Swansea from $31 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 31

TomorrowAug 1

SatAug 2

from $43

SunAug 3

from $50

MonAug 4

from $50

TueAug 5

from $45

WedAug 6

from $43

ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 2 at 11:05pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: August 3 at 5:10am
Destination city: Swansea
Destination location: Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 6:25pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: August 2 at 11:50pm
Destination city: Swansea
Destination location: Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 25m
Departure time: August 2 at 6:05am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: August 2 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Swansea
Destination location: Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: August 2 at 6:05am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: August 2 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Swansea
Destination location: Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 15m
Departure time: August 2 at 8:05am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: August 2 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Swansea
Destination location: Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 45m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Swansea.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $91	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$131 - $369	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $24	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Gatwick to Swansea

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gatwick to Swansea: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51

Average bus trip duration6h 15m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure5:40am

Distance165 miles (266 km)

Latest bus departure11:05pm

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,427 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by the bus company is generally good. Customers appreciate that it is on time and reasonably priced. However, there have been complaints about issues such as high fees for changing journey times and instances where drivers left passengers behind in Cardiff. Additionally, some customers mentioned a lack of available drivers in Bristol.

National Express Gatwick Swansea recent customer reviews

I was at north terminal and it didn’t give me option to put north terminal as my pick up so I had to select south terminal. I couldn’t make it to south terminal and I missed the bus. I checked the bus bit later and it was coming to north terminal. Very inconvenient and confusing. I could not call customer service as the call could not be connected. Not recommended at all.

Laiba A.

December 23, 2024

OK but it costs a ridiculous amount of money to change time of journey, I was quoted £47.

Jenni J.

June 2, 2022

Overall it was good , but the wifi didn’t work the whole trip , and it might be the last time using the bus

Nwaf A.

June 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/59,824 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Gatwick to Swansea Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Gatwick to Swansea. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Swansea from Gatwick, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Swansea?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gatwick - Swansea

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Swansea?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Swansea?

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

Best price found

07/29

$55

07/30

$42

Today

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08/01

$42

08/02

$42

08/03

$49

08/04

$49

08/05

$44

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Swansea was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $114 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gatwick and Swansea!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gatwick to Swansea, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gatwick to Swansea.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Train from Gatwick to Swansea

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Bus Tickets from Gatwick to Swansea

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Swansea.

Bus Gatwick to Swansea: Trip Overview

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National Express Gatwick Swansea recent customer reviews

Gatwick to Swansea Bus

Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Swansea?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gatwick - Swansea

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Swansea?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Gatwick by bus?

You can also go to Swansea by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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