How far is Swansea from Heathrow by coach?

The distance between Heathrow and Swansea by coach is approximately 151 miles (243 km).

Is there a way to reach Swansea from Heathrow without a car?

You can travel to Swansea from Heathrow by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Heathrow to Swansea from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Swansea on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 35m	20:05	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	23:50	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	14:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 15m	19:35	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	16:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 55m	21:45	Swansea	No tags
Bus	14:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 15m	19:35	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Swansea on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:30	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	23:50	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	05:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	13:55	Swansea	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	05:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Swansea on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:30	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h	23:50	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	05:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	13:55	Swansea	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	4h 40m	05:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:32 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £58	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £28	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 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.

4 October 2024

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

Kam Tong F.

18 September 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.

23 February 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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 by bus from Heathrow to Swansea

How far is Swansea from Heathrow by coach?
The distance between Heathrow and Swansea by coach is approximately 151 miles (243 km).
Is there a way to reach Swansea from Heathrow without a car?
You can travel to Swansea from Heathrow by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£20

17/11

£20

Today

£17

19/11

£17

20/11

£17

21/11

£15

22/11

£15

23/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Swansea was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £61 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 £10, which is on 2025-11-23.

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.