Bus from Bristol to Swansea
7 direct routes · 140–175 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 02:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swansea as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 10:40 | 02:50 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 202 | National Express | ~150 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 14:55 | 23:35 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| 804 | National Express | ~135 min | 5 | Fridays only | 11:30 | 20:35 | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | Newport, Cardiff & Bridgend |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~175 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 13:00 | 21:05 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Cardiff, Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 201, UK910, 111
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~160 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:40 | 02:45 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~155 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 05:10 | 08:15 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 111 | National Express | ~140 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:30 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Newport, Cardiff & Crymlyn Burrows |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 202 bus, 804 bus, 201 bus or 111 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Swansea?
7 routes run directly from Bristol to Swansea: the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 804 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 201 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the 111 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK940, 7 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 8) and get off at Swansea Bus Station Stand B, about 170 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Swansea?
Between 140 minutes on the 111 and 175 on the UK046, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 02:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Swansea?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.