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Swansea to Bridgend Coach Timetable
Coach from Swansea to Bridgend: Journey Information
There are 26 intercity coaches per day from Swansea to Bridgend. Traveling by coach from Swansea to Bridgend usually takes around 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 25 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 25m |
| Cheapest price | US$5.16 |
| Trips per day | 26 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Swansea to Bridgend?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Swansea to Bridgend that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 13 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 13 | 0h 41m | US$6.23 |
| National Express | 20 | 0h 35m | US$9.04 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 13 trips from Swansea to Bridgend, and usually makes the trip in about 0 hours and 41 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book National Express from Swansea to Bridgend from US$6. There are 20 National Express schedules from Swansea to Bridgend and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bridgend. In Swansea, National Express departs to Bridgend from Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A and no other station. In Bridgend, National Express arrives at Designer Outlet Village and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Swansea to Bridgend takes 0 hours and 35 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bridgend in 0 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 20 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Bridgend.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Swansea to Bridgend
The coach takes an average of 38 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Swansea to Bridgend. However, the fastest coach only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Bridgend at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Swansea to Bridgend, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 26 scheduled coaches that travel from Swansea to Bridgend every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Swansea to Bridgend without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Swansea to Bridgend; ticket prices start at US$12.69.
City Information
Swansea
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Swansea is a coastal city in the southwest of Wales. With its sweeping coastline and diverse city, this historically industrial town has so much to offer. A visit to Swansea would be incomplete without a visit to one, or all, of its magnificent beaches and peninsulas. Swansea Bay makes a great picnic stop on a warm day, with its soft sand, blue waters, and plentiful ice cream parlours.
The Gower Peninsula, famous for being the U.K.'s first Area of Outstanding National Beauty, provides a great place to experience the real Wales, with its dramatic limestone cliffs, wild moors, and diverse ecology; it's definitely worth the short car drive from the city.
If the weather drives you indoors, then visit the National Waterfront Museum to learn about the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Swansea is also home to a large indoor market where you can explore independent retailers' goods and indulge in the many local delicacies on offer.
With its major road links and park-and-ride car parks, Swansea is easy to reach by car. Direct trains also run from many major cities, including London and Manchester, via the Great Western Railway. National Express and Megabus also provide frequent coach services to the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Buses and long-distance coaches to Swansea stop at the Quadrant Bus Station adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Center. Inside the mall, a wide variety of stores and restaurants can accommodate any travel-day desire, from bubble tea to an entirely new outfit. There is some seating inside the building, facing the glass wall where exits lead to boarding areas. National Express and Megabus coaches operate routes to destinations like London and Bristol from Swansea. Many of the top sights in Swansea are within a 10-minute walk of the bus station, including Swansea Castle, Swansea Museum, and the National Waterfront Museum.
All coach stations in Swansea:
Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Where does the coach arrive in Bridgend?
Main arrival station: Designer Outlet Village
All coaches from Swansea arrive at one main station in Bridgend.
Coach stations in Bridgend:
Designer Outlet Village
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