The cheapest buses from Swansea to London
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to London will cost around £ 18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 14.
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The fastest buses from Swansea to London
Fastest Journey
4 h 10 m
Average
5 h
Buses per day
12
Distance
264 km
Of the 12 buses that leave Swansea for London every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.
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Coach Information between Swansea and London
 | Distance | 164 miles (264 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 4 h 45 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £9 (€10) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express or Megabus |
Coaches from Swansea to London cover the 164 miles (264 km) long route taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £6, but the average price of coach tickets is £9. Travellers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Coach companies
Travel with National Express between Swansea and London
Travel from Swansea to London from £6 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Swansea - London coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Please follow the recommendations outlined by National Express when booking your coach tickets between Swansea and London due to the coronavirus:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Coaches from Swansea to London
Taking the coach offers an affordable, comfortable way to travel from Swansea to the UK capital. Coaches from Swansea to London depart daily, with six direct buses every day. Journeys take between four hours 35 minutes and five hours five minutes, and passengers can choose from two departure points in the Swansea area,
Which coach companies travel from Swansea to London?
All buses from Swansea to London are operated by National Express. The UK's biggest coach company, National Express runs direct services to London Victoria Coach Station every day.
How long is the coach from Swansea to London?
When they travel direct, passengers can expect the journey time from Swansea to London to be between four hours 35 minutes and five hours five minutes. It may be worth checking indirect options as well, as some can take under five hours.
How many coaches are there from Swansea to London?
Travellers can expect a regular daily service from Swansea to London. National Express runs six direct buses to London every day, with a choice of two starting points.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Swansea to London?
Departure bus station: There are two departure points for coaches from Swansea to London. Firstly, buses could leave from Swansea West Way, which is in the city centre, not far from Swansea Marina and most major local accommodation providers. The alternative is to hop on buses to London from Swansea University Bay Campus. This stop is five minutes away from Swansea West Way and offers a handy option for students or anyone situated in eastern Swansea. The vast majority of coaches to London will stop at both locations, giving travellers plenty of choice about how they make the journey.
Arrival bus station: No matter which Swansea bus stop travellers choose, buses to London will arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. London's major bus travel centre is located in west London, a short walk from Victoria Station. From there, arrivals can transfer to all corners of the city via the London Underground network, while local buses run to the West End and across the river to Lambeth or Brixton. Express trains run from Victoria to Gatwick Airport, and Overground rail connections make it easy to travel from the coach station to destinations in south-west London and neighbouring counties.
Travel Tips
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this journey, called Swansea, is located 0.3 miles (514 m) from the city centre of Swansea.
The most popular arrival coach station, London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre of London.
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