Bus from London to Swansea
7 direct routes · 265–360 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swansea as of 09:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~265 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 07:15 | 00:30 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~300 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 08:30 | 00:40 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 202 | National Express | ~300 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 12:40 | 21:20 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend & Port Talbot |
| 507 | National Express | ~320 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 08:30 | 18:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Cardiff, Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~360 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:00 | 18:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bristol, Cardiff, Bridgend & Crymlyn Burrows |
| 804 | National Express | ~345 min | 3 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 17:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff & Bridgend |
| 508 | National Express | ~330 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:30 | 11:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Three Mile Cross, Cardiff & Crymlyn Burrows |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 201 bus, 202 bus, 507 bus, 804 bus or 508 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Swansea?
7 routes run directly from London to Swansea: the 201 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 507 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the 508 (National Express). The most frequent is the 201, 9 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Swansea Bus Station Stand B, about 265 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Swansea?
Between 265 minutes on the 201 and 360 on the UK046, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Swansea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.