What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Swansea?

The distance between Heathrow and Swansea is around 243 km (151 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea.

Bus Heathrow to Swansea from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Swansea on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 25m	6:05pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	11:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 5m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 5m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 55m	9:45pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 5m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Swansea on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:30am	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	11:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 25m	6:05pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 55m	9:45pm	Swansea	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Swansea on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	5h	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	11:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:30am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 50m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 25m	6:05pm	Swansea	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Swansea on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:30am	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	11:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	1:55pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 25m	6:05pm	Swansea	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 55m	9:45pm	Swansea	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Swansea on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	11:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	5:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 5m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 5m	12:20pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 20m	1:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 20m	1:50pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:08 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Swansea

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

242 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $108	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $29	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers appreciate the excellent service provided by National Express, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers who ensure a comfortable journey. Many reviews mention timely arrivals and professional staff. However, there are occasional mentions of some drivers needing additional training in customer relations and concerns about longer travel times than expected on certain routes.

National Express Heathrow Swansea recent customer reviews

The bus did not turn up so i had to make my way to Central bus station via tube and i am badly disabled with a stroke..

Christopher B.

October 4, 2024

it took me 6 hours to reach swansea. the original mentioned time is just four hours 10 min.

Kam Tong F.

September 18, 2023

Very good overall but some drivers need training on customer relations. I’ve returned from a bus trip to USA and drivers were universally keen to help and dealt with customers with courtesy

Eilyn J.

February 23, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Swansea?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Swansea by bus

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Swansea?
The distance between Heathrow and Swansea is around 243 km (151 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Swansea?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$31

11-11

No data

Today

$31

11-13

$31

11-14

$28

11-15

$33

11-16

$34

11-17

$31

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Swansea was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $111 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-14.