4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea to Aberystwyth
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Aberystwyth will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 buses that leave Swansea for Aberystwyth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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.
10:093h13Swansea13:22Aberystwyth£71One-way0 changes- 11:043h18Swansea14:22Aberystwyth£111One-way0 changes
- 8:493h33Swansea12:22Aberystwyth£121One-way0 changes
9:558h50Swansea18:45Aberystwyth£431One-way0 changes
- 10:093h13Swansea13:22Aberystwyth£71One-way0 changes
- 11:043h18Swansea14:22Aberystwyth£111One-way0 changes
- 8:493h33Swansea12:22Aberystwyth£121One-way0 changes
- 9:558h50Swansea18:45Aberystwyth£431One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 89 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Swansea to Aberystwyth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Aberystwyth coaches for today, Monday 27 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L64753 · AW817700 | On time 8:20 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h02 | 11:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| L64100 · AW817900 | On time 8:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h33 | 12:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| NX112 · NX409 | 9:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 8h50 | 18:45 Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road | 1 change | |
| NX112 · NX409 | 10:03 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 8h42 | 18:45 Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road | 1 change | |
| L65011 · AW818000 | On time 10:09 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h13 | 13:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| L64103 · AW818100 | On time 11:04 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h18 | 14:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
| L65020 · AW818800 | On time 12:06 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h16 | 15:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
 P22622+AW823600 | On time 12:45 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h37 | 16:22 Aberystwyth station (AYW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Aberystwyth
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Buses from Swansea to Aberystwyth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 89 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 2m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Swansea to Aberystwyth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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