Bus from Swansea to Gatwick Airport
2 direct routes · about 345 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 03:15 (weekdays); night service 201 runs 22:20–15:00.
Next buses to Gatwick Airport as of 13:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~345 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 22:20 | 15:00 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, London & Heathrow Airport |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~375 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 03:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4) | Crymlyn Burrows, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol & 2 more |
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 201 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swansea to Gatwick Airport?
2 routes run directly from Swansea to Gatwick Airport: the 201 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 201, 9 times each weekday — board at Swansea Bus Station Stand B and get off at North Terminal Bus Station (Stop 4), about 345 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swansea to Gatwick Airport?
Around 345 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swansea to Gatwick Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 03:15 — and night service 201 runs 22:20–15:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swansea to Gatwick Airport?
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.