Cheap coach tickets from Swansea to London
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Coach from Swansea to London: Journey Information
There are 75 intercity coaches per day from Swansea to London. Travelling by coach from Swansea to London usually takes around 5 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance
- 164 mi (264 km)
- Shortest duration
- 4h 5m
- Cheapest price
- €11.67
- Trips per day
- 20
- Most frequent service
- National Express
- Coach lines
- 2
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Swansea to London Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Swansea to London:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Swansea to London?
Coach tickets for a trip from Swansea to London cost €28 on average. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Swansea to London by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Swansea to London in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €20 to €35. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 12 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to London this week, coach tickets are available starting at €32.
Average coach ticket prices from Swansea to London by month
Taking the coach from Swansea to London is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only €29. If you're planning to take the coach from Swansea to London during December, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of €35. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 15 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €20.49 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Swansea to London?
There are two coach lines that have daily service from Swansea to London that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, National Express usually offers more choice, with 63 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 12 | 5h 32m | €25.30 |
| National Express | 63 | 5h 54m | €32.81 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 12 trips from Swansea to London, and usually makes the trip in about 5 hours and 32 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Swansea to London
London, UK lies approximately 299.5 kilometres (186.1 miles) due east from Swansea, UK. By coach, the fastest possible route takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. London is even closer to Swansea if you travel by train: Only 264 kilometres (164 miles), with the fastest trip averaging about 3 hours.
The cheapest coach ticket you can get from Swansea to London costs £11. The cheapest coach carrier for this route is National Express, with tickets averaging about £16. By booking at least 13 days in advance, coach tickets for this route are nearly £49 cheaper than if you waited until the last minute to book.
Unfortunately, Megabus does not provide transport from Swansea to London. The only coach carrier that operates on this route is National Express. On average, there are 11 trips per day and 237 trips per month. Of those 11 trips per day, 2 of them are direct trips to London.
There are 75 scheduled coaches that travel from Swansea to London every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 20 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
75
Direct trips
20
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 164 miles from Swansea to London. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Distance (mi)
164
Distance (km)
264
The first coach leaves at 0:25 and the last coach leaves at 23:20. To see the times for all coaches from Swansea to London, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:25am
Latest coach
11:20pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to London 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Thursday
City Information
Swansea



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 Natural 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.
London



One of the most important cities in the world, London is where the traditional blends seamlessly with the modern. As a vibrant modern city, London has something for everyone. For visitors interested in the Royal Family as well as their history, check out Buckingham Palace. The palace is open all days in summer, but only on selected days in winter. The Tower of London, where the crown jewels are put on exhibition, is also a great spot to check out. For fans of history, you might not want to miss out on the famous British Museum, considered by many to be the best museum in all of London. The museum currently carries an impressive collection of 8 million historic objects from all around the world, making it an eye-opening destination for many.
London’s food scene reflects its multiculturalism. Here you can find restaurants serving cuisines from various countries around the world, from India to Malaysia. If you opt for a lavish dining experience, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, run by the famous chef himself, will be a great choice. Also don’t forget to stop by at a local pub and enjoy the beer like a true Londoner.
The city’s centres of intercity rail services are King’s Cross Station and Euston Station, from which you can take a train to other places in the UK, while neighbouring St Pancras is where you hop on the Eurostar train to Paris and beyond. The largest coach station in the city is Victoria Coach Station, serving big local carriers like National Express. The city’s air services are fulfilled by eight airports, of which London Heathrow Airport, located west of the city, is the busiest one.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Swansea?
Main departure station: Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A

Local 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 coach 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 London?
Main arrival station: London Victoria

London's Victoria Coach Station has its main entrance on Buckingham Palace Road. Well-signposted but slightly hidden in an attractive art deco office block, the station welcomes around 14 million passengers each year. The arrival and departure areas are at different ends of Elizabeth Street, with the departure zone containing food concession stands, left-luggage facilities, and toilets. As London's largest coach station, most major coach companies, including FlixBus, Megabus, and National Express, operate from Victoria Coach Station. It is a ten-minute walk to rail and Underground services at Victoria Rail Station, whose 19 platforms include express services to Gatwick Airport.
Coach stations in London:
- London Victoria
- Earl's Court
- Hammersmith Bridge Road
- 235 Finchley Rd
- Golders Green Bus Station
- Victoria Rail Stn for Airports
- London Marble Arch, for Stansted
- London Paddington Station
- London Ealing Broadway
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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