The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blackpool to Swansea
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blackpool to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Swansea will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Blackpool for Swansea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 251 km distance in an average of 11 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:5015h50Blackpool22:40Swansea£301One-way0 changes
9:559h25Blackpool19:20Swansea£371One-way0 changes
8:558h55Blackpool17:50Swansea£531One-way0 changes
8:558h55Blackpool17:50Swansea£531One-way0 changes
9:559h25Blackpool19:20Swansea£371One-way0 changes
6:5015h50Blackpool22:40Swansea£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Blackpool to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackpool to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Swansea coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX424 · NX507 | On time 22:00 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 15h05 | 13:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX424 · NX507 | On time 22:00 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 14h55 | 12:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
![]() | 6:50 Blackpool | 15h50 | 22:40 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:55 Blackpool | 8h55 | 17:50 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Blackpool to Swansea by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blackpool to Swansea
Buses from Blackpool to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:46, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 251 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 251 km |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 3:46 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Blackpool to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Blackpool to Swansea with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Blackpool to Swansea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Swansea by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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