4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Swansea
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Swansea will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bradford for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 283 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 20 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.
8:1014h20Bradford22:30Swansea£331One-way0 changes
11:109h25Bradford20:35Swansea£451One-way0 changes
- 11:109h25Bradford20:35Swansea£451One-way0 changes
- 8:1014h20Bradford22:30Swansea£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 283 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bradford to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Swansea coaches for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX131 · NX111 | Delayed 10:10 4:30Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 9h25 | 20:25 20:25Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX111 | Delayed 10:10 4:30Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 9h15 | 13:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX111 | On time 11:10 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 10h05 | 21:15 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| NX131 · NX111 | On time 11:10 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 10h15 | 21:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX465 · NX507 | On time 23:00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 14h15 | 13:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX465 · NX507 | 23:00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 14h05 | 13:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Bradford, Interchange Station | 13h26 | 13:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Bradford, Interchange Station | 13h36 | 13:35 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bradford to Swansea run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 283 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 283 km |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 4:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from Bradford to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Swansea with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bradford to Swansea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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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