What is the distance between Swansea and Gatwick?

It's about 266 km (165 miles) from Swansea to Gatwick.

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

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

Bus from Swansea to Gatwick starting at $27 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	9h 20m	1:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 45m	7:00pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 45m	7:00pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h 20m	9:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	6h 20m	9:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 50m	9:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Swansea to Gatwick on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:55 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

267 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $102	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$134 - $520	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $43	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers generally appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean buses. The rides are described as smooth and punctual with comfortable seating. However, some users noted that advertised amenities like Wi-Fi were not available, and there were occasional issues such as noise or lack of water in the restroom facilities.

National Express Swansea Gatwick recent customer reviews

The bus was warm, the ride was smooth and we got there on time. The only downside was that they advertised Wi-Fi but there was none.

Chinonso A.

November 7, 2023

The seats were quite comfortable and spacious however the bus was noisy and there was no water to flush the toilet or wash my hands.

Sawsan K.

October 5, 2023

Good service, friendly, helpful staff, clean buses although the extra bus change was a bit awkward

Martin D.

September 28, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Gatwick?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to Gatwick by bus

What is the distance between Swansea and Gatwick?
It's about 266 km (165 miles) from Swansea to Gatwick.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Gatwick?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea, and end it at London Gatwick Airport, in Gatwick.

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

$27

11-17

$40

Today

$43

11-19

$43

11-20

$43

11-21

$34

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $101 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-21.