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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£21

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

4 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

4 h 43 m

Buses on 20 Sept

21

Distance

260 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 21 buses from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD), including 11 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.

  • National ExpressNX507
    7:254h55
    Swansea, University Bay Campus
    12:20London, Victoria Coach Station
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX507
    5:504h30
    Swansea, University Bay Campus
    10:20London, Victoria Coach Station
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX507
    11:104h35
    Swansea, University Bay Campus
    15:45London, Victoria Coach Station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX507
    9:155h05
    Swansea, University Bay Campus
    14:20London, Victoria Coach Station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:505h35
    Swansea, University Bay Campus
    13:25London, Victoria Coach Station
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £75.

Distance: 260 km

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Driving

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

£75

Average Price

£63

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD):

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average £75.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea station (SWA) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) bus times

The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus23:30 Swansea, University Bay Campus
6h55
6:25 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
Sunday 20 September
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus0:40 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h45
6:25 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:55 Swansea, University Bay Campus
6h10
8:05 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus3:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus
6h35
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
National ExpressNX5075:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus
4h30
10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX5077:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus
4h55
12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX111 · NX5097:32 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h48
13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h35
13:25 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX5079:15 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h05
14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:25 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h25
14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:50 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h40
16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX50711:10 Swansea, University Bay Campus
4h35
15:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX508 · NXA212:20 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
6h59
19:19 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)1 change
National ExpressNX50812:28 Swansea, University Bay Campus
4h52
17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX507 · NXA214:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
6h17
20:17 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)1 change
National ExpressNX50714:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h15
19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX111 · NX50915:32 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h18
20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus16:10 Swansea, University Bay Campus
5h00
21:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus17:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
12h45
5:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)1 change
National ExpressNX507 · NXA217:00 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station
6h16
23:16 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)1 change
National ExpressNX50717:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus
4h45
21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Buses from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 16:35. The fastest coach covers the 260 km distance in 4h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
260 km
Average bus duration
5h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
4h 30m
First bus
0:55
Last bus
16:35
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
4 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD)You can travel by bus between Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£10
FlixBus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 30m
Cheapest National Express Price
£10
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is 4h 30m to travel the 260 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 0:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 16:35.
Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD), you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to London Paddington (PAD). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Swansea station (SWA) and London Paddington (PAD) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Paddington (PAD) from Swansea station (SWA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea station (SWA) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD):
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD):
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD). The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Swansea station (SWA) to London Paddington (PAD) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
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