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Swanage to Swansea Bus Schedule
Bus from Swanage to Swansea: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Swanage to Swansea. Traveling by bus from Swanage to Swansea usually takes around 11 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 111 mi (178 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $28.37 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Swanage to Swansea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swanage to Swansea. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 11h 7m | $33.20 |
Book National Express from Swanage to Swansea from $28. Typically there is one National Express schedule per day from Swanage to Swansea and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Swansea. In Swanage, National Express departs to Swansea from Kings Road West . In Swansea, National Express arrives at Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A .
An average trip on National Express from Swanage to Swansea takes 11 hours and 7 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Swansea in 10 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Swansea.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swanage to Swansea
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 111 miles from Swanage to Swansea. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 45 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Swanage to Swansea. It leaves the station in Swanage at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 parlors.
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 bus services to the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Swanage?
Main departure station: Kings Road West
Most buses depart from the main station in Swanage.
All bus stations in Swanage:
Kings Road West
Where does the bus arrive in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Local and long-distance buses 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 buses 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 bus stations in Swansea:
Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
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