Bus from Swansea to Bristol
7 direct routes · about 175 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 03:15 (weekdays); night service 202 runs 01:10–09:20.
Next buses to Bristol as of 07:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swansea, 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 | ~175 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 03:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Crymlyn Burrows, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| 202 | National Express | ~160 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 01:10 | 09:20 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~155 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 12:25 | 00:30 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Crymlyn Burrows, Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| 804 | National Express | ~150 min | 3 | Fridays only | 06:00 | 15:00 | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~165 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:40 | 10:40 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Crymlyn Burrows, Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 201, 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 | ~180 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 15:00 | 22:20 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| 111 | National Express | ~165 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:15 | 08:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Crymlyn Burrows, Cardiff & Newport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swansea 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 Swansea to Bristol?
7 routes run directly from Swansea to Bristol: the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 201 (National Express), the 111 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK940, 6 times each weekday — board at Swansea Bus Station Stand B and get off at Bus Station (Bay 8), about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swansea to Bristol?
Around 175 minutes on the UK940, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Crymlyn Burrows, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swansea to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 03:15 — and night service 202 runs 01:10–09:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swansea to Bristol?
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.