How far is Gatwick from Swansea by coach?

The distance between Swansea and Gatwick by coach is approximately 165 miles (266 km).

What is the best way to go from Swansea to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to go from Swansea to Gatwick without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Swansea to Gatwick on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:35	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	9h 20m	01:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	10:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 35m	15:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 35m	15:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 45m	19:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 45m	19:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Gatwick on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 50m	09:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	00:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Gatwick on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 25m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:10	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	5h 30m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

166 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £55	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£72 - £282	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £23	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.

7 November 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.

5 October 2023

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

Martin D.

28 September 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 by bus from Swansea to Gatwick

How far is Gatwick from Swansea by coach?
The distance between Swansea and Gatwick by coach is approximately 165 miles (266 km).
What is the best way to go from Swansea to Gatwick without a car?
The best way to go from Swansea to Gatwick without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

£15

17/11

£22

Today

£23

19/11

£23

20/11

£23

21/11

£18

22/11

No data

23/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Gatwick was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £55 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 £18, which is on 2025-11-21.