4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Swansea
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Swansea will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bournemouth for Swansea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 175 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Swansea coaches for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX035 · NX201 | Delayed 04:40 03:20Bournemouth, Coach Station | 9h00 | 12:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX507 | On time 04:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h35 | 13:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 06:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 13:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 07:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 15:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 09:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h15 | 17:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 11:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 19:35 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 13:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h20 | 21:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 14:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h50 | 22:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 16:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 23:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX202 | On time 18:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h45 | 02:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX201 | On time 20:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h40 | 05:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Swansea
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Buses from Bournemouth to Swansea run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 02:10 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Swansea with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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