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Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Swansea

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Swansea from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$23
tomorrow
$21
Tuesday
$14
Wednesday
$14
Thursday
$16
Friday
$16
Saturday
$19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:20 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $23
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:30 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $24
National Express 3h 55m 10:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:55 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 3h 50m 4:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 3h 45m 10:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:30 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:20 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $21
FlixBus 7h 40m 9:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:20 AM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $21
National Express 3h 55m 10:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:55 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 20m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 55m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:00 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      1:55 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:30 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:20 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $14
FlixBus 5h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:35 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $14
National Express 8h 13m 5:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $23
National Express 7h 58m 5:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      4:25 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      8:20 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 40m 11:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:45 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:30 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 5h 45m 6:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:45 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $14
National Express 8h 13m 5:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $25
National Express 7h 58m 5:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      4:25 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      8:20 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 9:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:20 AM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $16
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:30 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $16
FlixBus 5h 45m 6:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:45 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $16
National Express 8h 13m 5:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $23
National Express 7h 58m 5:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 1:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      4:25 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      8:20 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:20 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $16
FlixBus 6h 40m 4:55 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:35 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $16
FlixBus 7h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:35 AM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $16
National Express 8h 5m 5:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:05 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $25
National Express 7h 50m 5:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 1:05 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      4:25 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      8:20 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 50m 4:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 6h 40m 3:05 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:45 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 50m 9:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 5:30 AM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 20m 1:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:20 PM Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy $19
National Express 3h 55m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 5:25 PM Swansea City Bus Station  Economy $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 55m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:00 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      1:55 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Swansea is $12 on 2/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Swansea

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Swansea are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Birmingham to Swansea. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between Birmingham and Swansea.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 140 buses from Birmingham to Swansea, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Swansea, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Swansea

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 38 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Swansea in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Swansea starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 3h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 38 Ø
Distance 105.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Swansea

Every day, 38 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Swansea: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/01/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
$30
Monday 02/02
$21
Tuesday 02/03
$23
Wednesday 02/04
$25
Thursday 02/05
$23
Friday 02/06
$16
Saturday 02/07
$19
Sunday 02/08
$19
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
$19
Wednesday 02/11
$16
Thursday 02/12
$12
Friday 02/13
$16
Saturday 02/14
Sunday 02/15
$13
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
$12
Wednesday 02/18
$14
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
$19
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
$18
Monday 02/23
$15
Tuesday 02/24
Wednesday 02/25
$15
Thursday 02/26
Friday 02/27
$17
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Swansea

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Swansea, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Swansea. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Swansea, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Swansea

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Swansea in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Swansea, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Swansea are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham to Swansea

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham to Swansea from our users.

National Express from Birmingham to Swansea

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Swansea:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 3h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 28 Ø
Found on 1/31/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Swansea

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Swansea.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Swansea? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Swansea.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Swansea

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Swansea? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Swansea? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Swansea bus

How much does a Birmingham Swansea bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 6h 40m to reach Swansea. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Swansea?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swansea.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Swansea each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Swansea bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Swansea take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Swansea is offered by National Express and takes 3h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Swansea?

The earliest bus arriving in Swansea from Birmingham starts at 5:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Swansea?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Swansea starts at 9:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Swansea route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Swansea, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Swansea?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Swansea by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Swansea bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Swansea bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Swansea bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Swansea on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Swansea?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 38 daily trips between Birmingham and Swansea. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Swansea?

Prices and availability for 38 trips between Birmingham and Swansea change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Swansea

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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