How far is Swansea from Bristol?

Swansea and Bristol are 59 miles (96 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol?

Most of the buses traveling from Swansea to Bristol leave from Swansea University - Bay Campus and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bristol Aquarium, Bristol Insight, Old City, Brandon Hill Nature Park and Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery.

Bus Swansea to Bristol from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	Swansea	2h 40m	2:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:35pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	12:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:05am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 45m	1:50pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Swansea	2h 40m	1:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 45m	1:50pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	6:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	3:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	2h 25m	6:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	3:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 15m	6:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	3:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	2h 25m	6:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 25m	3:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	4h 10m	9:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 10m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Swansea	2h 40m	10:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 10m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 10m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	2h 20m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 10m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Swansea	2h 20m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	3h 35m	7:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	2h 10m	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Swansea	2h 45m	6:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	2h 30m	3:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $37	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $81	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $16	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Bristol?

Stops in Swansea

A
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Elba Crescent, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8QQ, UK
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B
Swansea Bus Station
Plymouth Street, Swansea SA1, Wales, United Kingdom
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C
Wellington St
Wellington St, Swansea SA1 3QX, UK

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Swansea Bristol recent customer reviews

Great driver, he was smooth on the turns and throttle. Only issue I had was there wasn't much leg room

Jacob B.

August 6, 2025

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 14 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

National Express Swansea Bristol recent customer reviews

Waited an hour for the bus to leave and had a flight to catch, which made a stressful journey at 2am even more stressful.

Rebekah J.

September 30, 2016

Highly satisfactory

Dawn C.

December 3, 2021

Very good

Brian L.

February 3, 2020

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swansea to Bristol by bus

How far is Swansea from Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$9

11/20

$9

Today

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

11/24

$10

11/25

$8

11/26

$8

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $44 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Swansea to Bristol?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 40m	Avg Price$14	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 35m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 10m	Avg Price$16	Daily Departures1