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Swansea to Leicester Bus Schedule
Bus from Swansea to Leicester: Journey Information
There are 19 intercity buses per day from Swansea to Leicester. Traveling by bus from Swansea to Leicester usually takes around 9 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours,
| Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $24.07 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Swansea to Leicester?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Swansea to Leicester that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 15 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 15 | 10h 16m | $41.15 |
| National Express | 7 | 7h 56m | $42.81 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 15 trips from Swansea to Leicester, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 16 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book National Express from Swansea to Leicester from $24. There are 7 trips per day offered by National Express from Swansea to Leicester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Leicester. In Swansea, National Express departs to Leicester from Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A . In Leicester, National Express arrives at Leicester St Margarets Bus Station .
An average trip on National Express from Swansea to Leicester takes 7 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Leicester in 6 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Leicester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swansea to Leicester
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 138 miles from Swansea to Leicester. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Leicester. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Leicester, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swansea to Leicester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 19 scheduled buses that travel from Swansea to Leicester 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 Swansea to Leicester; ticket prices start at $109.23.
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.
Leicester
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Leicester, located in the county of Leicestershire in the East Midlands, is a city with much to explore. Leicester's cultural diversity and large student population mean the city is filled with a wide variety of experiences.
Leicester Cathedral and Belvoir Castle are a must-visit for those looking to discover the past. Leicester is also famous for being the final resting place of King Richard III, with a visitor center built around the location to tell the story of one of the most famous monarchs in English history. For a broader look at history, try the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery to learn about the Mesozoic era as well as Ancient Egypt.
If your interests lie more in futuristic endeavors, visit the National Space Centre to take a trip through time and space. Leicester is also home to many traditional English pubs and quaint cafes, making it a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy the moment.
Leicester is easily accessible by train, with Leicester Rail Station serving East Midlands and Thameslink trains. St Margaret's Bus Station is located centrally and serves National Express buses. If you're traveling from further afield, East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport are both close to Leicester.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain departure 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
Where does the bus arrive in Leicester?
Main arrival station: Leicester St Margarets Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Leicester.
All bus stations in Leicester:
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station
Asda Bus Stop
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