The cheapest and fastest buses from Swansea to Bristol
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Bristol will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 29 buses that leave Swansea for Bristol on Tue, Nov 11, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 95 km
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Bristol buses for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:20 AM Swansea | 2h45 | 5:05 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Swansea | 2h30 | 12:25 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Swansea | 2h55 | 5:15 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Swansea | 2h25 | 11:45 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Swansea | 2h25 | 11:50 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Bristol
Buses from Swansea to Bristol run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 95 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 95 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Swansea to BristolYou can travel by bus between Swansea to Bristol with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Swansea to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Bristol by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Swansea, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and Swansea, University Bay Campus. When arriving in Bristol, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.
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