4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Swansea
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Swansea will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge 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 286 km distance in an average of 11 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 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.
12:4011h50Cambridge0:30Swansea£321One-way0 changes
- 12:4011h50Cambridge0:30Swansea£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 286 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Cambridge to Swansea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Swansea coaches for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 · NX201 | 7:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 7h55 | 15:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX202 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h35 | 17:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX112 | 9:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h05 | 17:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX112 | 9:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h15 | 18:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 10h25 | 20:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 10h15 | 20:45 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| NX491 · NX509 · NX111 | 11:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h50 | 20:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2 changes | |
| NX727 · NX201 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 7h50 | 20:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h30 | 21:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h40 | 21:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX201 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h25 | 22:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 9h30 | 0:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 9h40 | 0:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX201 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 7h50 | 23:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h35 | 1:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h45 | 1:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX201 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h35 | 2:50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 10h35 | 5:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 10h45 | 5:30 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cambridge to Swansea run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 286 km distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 286 km |
Average bus duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cambridge to SwanseaYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Swansea with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Swansea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Swansea
Most Cambridge to Swansea buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Swansea, University Bay Campus. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Swansea bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre
Getting to Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station from Swansea city centre
Getting to Swansea, University Bay Campus from Swansea city centre
Most popular bus connections from Cambridge
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