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Swansea to Hastings Bus Schedule
Bus from Swansea to Hastings: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Swansea to Hastings. Traveling by bus from Swansea to Hastings usually takes around 10 hours, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 203 mi (326 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $26.63 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Swansea to Hastings?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swansea to Hastings. 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 | 3 | 10h 27m | $31.00 |
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 about traveling by bus from Swansea to Hastings
The bus takes an average of 10 hours to cover the 203 miles from Swansea to Hastings. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 20 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.
Because many passengers travel from Swansea to Hastings at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swansea to Hastings, 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 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 Swansea?
Main departure station: Fford Y Gorllewin
Swansea has two bus stations with service to Hastings.
All bus stations in Swansea:
Fford Y Gorllewin
Gorseinon Bus Centre
Where does the bus arrive in Hastings?
Main arrival station: Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
All buses from Swansea arrive at one main station in Hastings.
All bus stations in Hastings:
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
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