4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea to Bristol
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Bristol will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 33 buses that leave Swansea for Bristol every day 29 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 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. 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 £4, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m 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 |
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
Swansea to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Bristol coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h30 | 13:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX201 · NX202 | On time 13:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 3h05 | 16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| NX201 | 15:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h50 | 17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 3h00 | 18:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h50 | 18:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX111 · NX216 | 15:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 3h35 | 19:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h40 | 00:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:10 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h30 | 00:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 22:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h25 | 00:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:25 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h25 | 00:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h15 | 00:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h40 | 02:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h30 | 02:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
| NX202 | 01:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h30 | 03:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:45 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h40 | 04:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h30 | 04:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 03:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h30 | 05:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 03:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h45 | 06:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 03:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h35 | 06:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 03:55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h20 | 06:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h10 | 06:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 05:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h45 | 07:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 07:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h50 | 09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:20 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h45 | 10:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h40 | 10:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h30 | 10:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:15 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h35 | 11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 09:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 2h25 | 11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 · NX202 | On time 10:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 3h30 | 13:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX202 | On time 10:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 3h30 | 13:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h40 | 13:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | On time 15:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h50 | 17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | On time 22:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 2h25 | 00:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Bristol
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Buses from Swansea to Bristol run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 20 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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Swansea to BristolYou can travel by bus between Swansea to Bristol with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses From Swansea To Bristol: Journey Details
Travelling the 95 kilometres between Swansea and Bristol is quick and convenient with both National Express and Megabus operating daily direct services. National Express offers 12 daily services with the first departing at 2:00 a.m. and the last at 11:55 p.m. Most are direct but 3 require a change of coach at Cardiff. Coaches stop at Port Talbot, Bridgend (Sarn), Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens), and Newport. Megabus provides two daily departures. The first departs at 4:30 a.m. and the second and 7:30 p.m. Travel time is around 2 hours and 15minutes with 2 stops, one at Cardiff, Kingsway, and the other at Newport, Queensway.
Taking the Bus from Swansea
Buses from Swansea to Bristol depart from the newly renovated Quadrant Bus Station in the centre of the city. The bus station is open from 5.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays, and until 8.30 p.m. on Sundays. Passengers seeking access outside these hours can contact staff at the southern entrance. The Quadrant is also the terminus for most routes into Swansea by local buses operated by First South Wales and New Adventure Travel. A taxi rank is located to the south side. Swansea Railway Station is around a kilometre away in the High Street.
Getting into Bristol by Bus
Bristol is thriving metropolis with a vibrant student atmosphere and an abundance of parks and green zones. The city is home to museums, theatres and concert halls and an attractive harbourside area. National Express buses from Swansea arrive at Bristol Bus and Coach Station on Malborough Street. The ticket office is open between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and opens at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Local buses operated by First, Stagecoach and ABus provide onward transport to all parts of the city and beyond. Megabus coaches stop at Colston Hall in the city centre near the harbourside and bus station.
FAQs: Swansea to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
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