The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Swansea
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Swansea will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 28 buses that leave Bristol for Swansea every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 95 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Bristol to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Swansea coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 06:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h15 | 08:15 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 08:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 11:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 11:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 18:00 09:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 15:20 15:20Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX201 | Delayed 10:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 15:20 15:20Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 13:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h55 | 13:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX201 | On time 12:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h05 | 15:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 17:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 17:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h10 | 18:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 14:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 17:35 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 17:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 16:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 19:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h50 | 20:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h00 | 21:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 18:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 21:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h45 | 21:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 21:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 20:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 23:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 23:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 23:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 01:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 01:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 23:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 02:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 02:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h40 | 05:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 05:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Swansea
Buses from Bristol to Swansea run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 95 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 95 km |
Average bus duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Bristol to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Swansea with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol to Swansea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North. When arriving in Swansea, you can end your route in coach stations like Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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