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Swansea to Sheffield Bus Schedule
Bus from Swansea to Sheffield: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Swansea to Sheffield. Traveling by bus from Swansea to Sheffield usually takes around 8 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 160 mi (258 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 15m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 142.00 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Swansea to Sheffield?
Bus tickets for a trip from Swansea to Sheffield cost DKK 259.16 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Swansea to Sheffield?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Swansea to Sheffield that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, National Express usually offers more choice, with 17 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 8h 31m | DKK 291.14 |
| National Express | 17 | 8h 46m | DKK 263.57 |
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 3 trips from Swansea to Sheffield, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 31 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 Sheffield from DKK 142. There are 17 trips per day offered by National Express from Swansea to Sheffield and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Sheffield. In Swansea, National Express departs to Sheffield from Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A . In Sheffield, National Express arrives at Meadowhall Interchange and one other station.
An average trip on National Express from Swansea to Sheffield takes 8 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Sheffield in 6 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 20 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Sheffield.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swansea to Sheffield
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 160 miles from Swansea to Sheffield. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 Sheffield, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swansea to Sheffield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Swansea to Sheffield 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 Sheffield; ticket prices start at DKK 326.82.
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.
Sheffield
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Sheffield is also known as the Steel City, mainly for its many innovations during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Flash forward to today, and Sheffield is where you'll find modern cityscapes set against beautiful green backdrops; a standout is Peak District National Park.
Paying homage to the city's history, many streets feature steel art structures, and the local museums explore the city's contributions to Britain's steel industry. Sheffield's food scene boasts a plethora of restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs all around. Top picks include Steam Yard, Silversmiths, and Kommune, all located at the city center.
The most prominent landmarks in Sheffield are the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield Cathedral, Winter Garden, and the Kelham Island Museum. For family fun, check out the Weston Park Museum, Tropical Butterfly House, and Whirlow Hall Farm.
Two trains can take you to Sheffield: Northern Rail and CrossCountry. If you prefer to take the bus, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
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 Sheffield?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange is located in northeast Sheffield and consists of a train station, tram stop, and bus/coach station. Pedestrian footbridges connect the bus station building, train platforms, park and ride lot, and tram stop to the Meadowhall shopping center across the River Don. The bus station building offers amenities, including fast food and restrooms; FlixBus, National Express, and Megabus coaches board in the bus lanes outside of this building. The train platforms serve Northern and TransPennine rail routes, and the tram connects Meadowhall with the center of Sheffield.
All bus stations in Sheffield:
Meadowhall Interchange
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