Bus from Swansea to London
7 direct routes · 260–340 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 03:15 (weekdays); night services 201 and 202 run 22:20–15:00.
Next buses to London as of 08:48
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 | ~260 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 22:20 | 15:00 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff & Newport |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~305 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 03:15 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Crymlyn Burrows, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport & Bristol |
| 202 | National Express | ~295 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 01:10 | 09:20 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport & Bristol |
| 507 | National Express | ~310 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:10 | 15:05 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Bridgend, Cardiff & Chepstow |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~340 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:40 | 16:05 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Crymlyn Burrows, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport & Bristol |
| 804 | National Express | ~360 min | 3 | Fridays only | 06:00 | 15:00 | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport & Bristol |
| 508 | National Express | ~330 min | 3 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 12:20 | 12:20 | Swansea Bus Station Stand B | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Cardiff & Three Mile Cross |
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, 202 bus, 507 bus, 804 bus or 508 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swansea to London?
7 routes run directly from Swansea to London: 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 Swansea Bus Station Stand B and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 260 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swansea to London?
Between 260 minutes on the 201 and 340 on the UK046, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swansea to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 03:15 — and night services 201 and 202 run 22:20–15:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swansea to London?
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.