🚌 Bus from Bristol to Swansea
4 direct routes · about 170 min · first bus 14:55, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | National Express | ~170 min | 7 | 14:55 | 23:35 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 7 | 10:40 | 02:50 | Bus Station (Bay 8) |
| 201 | National Express | ~160 min | 2 | 09:40 | 02:45 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 111 | National Express | ~150 min | 2 | 11:40 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Swansea?
4 routes run directly from Bristol to Swansea: the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 201 (National Express), the 111 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Swansea?
Around 170 minutes on the 202, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 202) leaves around 14:55 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Swansea?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.