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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea. Traveling by bus from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea usually takes around 9 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 200 mi (322 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 15m |
| Cheapest price | €36.50 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 9h 15m | €38.28 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 322 kilometers from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 10:00 and the last bus leaves at 12:00. To see the times for all buses from Swansea to Southend-on-Sea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 bus leave from in Swansea?
Main departure station: Gorseinon Bus Centre
Swansea has two bus stations with service to Southend-on-Sea.
All bus stations in Swansea:
Gorseinon Bus Centre
Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Where does the bus arrive in Southend-on-Sea?
Main arrival station: 21 Sutherland Blvd
All buses from Swansea arrive at one main station in Southend-on-Sea.
Bus stations in Southend-on-Sea:
21 Sutherland Blvd
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