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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Stansted to Swansea. Traveling by bus from Stansted to Swansea usually takes around 7 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 178 mi (287 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $27.82 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Stansted to Swansea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Swansea. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 8 | 7h 57m | $48.80 |
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 7 hours and 56 minutes to cover the 178 miles from Stansted to Swansea. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 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.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Stansted to Swansea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Stansted to Swansea every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stansted to Swansea; ticket prices start at $124.09.
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 Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
Most buses depart from the main station in Stansted.
All bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Where does the bus arrive in Swansea?
Main arrival station: Swansea University - Bay Campus
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Swansea.
All bus stations in Swansea:
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
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