What is the distance between Swansea and London?

It's about 265 km (164 miles) from Swansea to London.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to London?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea, and end it at Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd. In London.

Bus Swansea to London from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Swansea	5h 40m	1:40pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h 20m	2:45pm	London (Earl's Court)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Swansea	5h 50m	4:35pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h 20m	2:45pm	London (Earl's Court)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	5h 25m	6:35am	London (Earl's Court)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h 30m	3:40pm	London (Earl's Court)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	5h 15m	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h	9:35am	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	5h 10m	2:35pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h	9:35am	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 15m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	5h 30m	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h 15m	3:25pm	London (Earl's Court)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	4h 20m	2:45pm	London (Earl's Court)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	6h 20m	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:22 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $162	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $257	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $49	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and cleanliness. The staff is often described as helpful and accommodating, especially towards passengers requiring assistance. While most reviews reflect satisfaction with the journey's comfort and efficiency, a few mention communication issues regarding changes in terminal locations during events.

National Express Swansea London recent customer reviews

My partner was not happy as the toilet was not working in which made his journey uncomfortable

Claire B.

October 7, 2024

Excellent, arrived before expected time. Driver safe, polite and helpful. Coach clean n comfy but a few irritating noises

Mary J.

June 13, 2024

So I never actually made it onto the coach. I turned up at the coach station to read a small sign. Saying the pick up point had been changed but there was no email or anything like that so I ended up missing the coach

Jenna R.

June 9, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Swansea and London?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in London

A - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

B - Victoria Coach Station

C - Finchley Road

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to London by bus

What is the distance between Swansea and London?
It's about 265 km (164 miles) from Swansea to London.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to London?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea, and end it at Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd. In London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$45

11-17

$36

Today

$34

11-19

$24

11-20

$24

11-21

$33

11-22

$20

11-23

$23

The cheapest trip from Swansea to London was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swansea to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $126 for a bus ticket from Swansea to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.