Bus and Coach from Swansea to Birkenhead: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Swansea to Birkenhead

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

today

£35

tomorrow

£20

Sunday

£17

Monday

£21

Tuesday

Wednesday

£18

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:45:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 42m	15:53	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:53:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	12h 25m	17:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:20:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	12h 15m	17:30	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 15m	17:30	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
National Express	12h 10m	17:35	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:35:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	11h 0m	12:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:20	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:20:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
National Express	10h 52m	12:28	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:20	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:28:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 0m	12:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:20	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:20:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
National Express	10h 52m	12:28	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:20	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:28:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 52m
National Express	12h 15m	17:30	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:30:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
National Express	12h 10m	17:35	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:35:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:45:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 42m	15:53	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:53:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	12h 25m	17:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:20:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	12h 15m	17:30	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:45:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 42m	15:53	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:53:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	13h 10m	16:35	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:35:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
National Express	13h 5m	16:40	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:40:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:45:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 42m	15:53	Swansea	University Bay Campus	23:35	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:53:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	13h 10m	16:35	Swansea	City Bus Station	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:35:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
National Express	13h 5m	16:40	Swansea	University Bay Campus	05:45	Birkenhead	Hamilton Square	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:40:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Birkenhead via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 35m
  
  0
  
  15:00
  
  Swansea
  City Bus Station
  
  17:05
  
  Newport (Wales)
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- National Express
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Newport (Wales)
  Coach Station
  
  23:35
  
  Birkenhead
  Hamilton Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 17:55:00 to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 0h 53m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swansea to Birkenhead is £16 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Swansea to Birkenhead

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Swansea to Birkenhead in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Birkenhead starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	7h 42m
Earliest Coach	15:45
Latest Coach	16:40
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	206.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Swansea to Birkenhead

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Swansea for Birkenhead: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£35

Saturday 06/12

£20

Sunday 07/12

£17

Monday 08/12

£21

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£18

Thursday 11/12

£26

Friday 12/12

£27

Saturday 13/12

£34

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£27

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£64

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Birkenhead

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 Swansea to Birkenhead 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 Swansea to Birkenhead, 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 coaches from Swansea to Birkenhead are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Birkenhead

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

National Express from Swansea to Birkenhead

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

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	7h 42m
Earliest Coach	15:45
Last Coach	16:40
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Birkenhead

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Swansea and Birkenhead.

City Bus Station

Plymouth St

University

Swansea University Campus

University Bay Campus

Fabian Way

The Kingsway

Wellington St

Europa Boulevard

Europa Boulevard 10

12 Quays Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

North Train Station

Conway Park

Europa Blvd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Birkenhead

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

FAQs about the Swansea to Birkenhead bus

How much does a Swansea - Birkenhead coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swansea - Birkenhead bus trip is available from £16 and takes 11h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Swansea to Birkenhead is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Swansea - Birkenhead route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Swansea to Birkenhead is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birkenhead from Swansea take?

The quickest coach from Swansea to Birkenhead is provided by National Express and takes 7h 42m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swansea to Birkenhead?

The earliest bus to Birkenhead departs from Swansea at 15:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Swansea to Birkenhead?

The latest bus to Birkenhead departs from Swansea at 16:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Swansea - Birkenhead route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swansea to Birkenhead can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Birkenhead?

You can check all the direct connections between Swansea and Birkenhead 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Birkenhead from Swansea?

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

What equipment is available for the Swansea Birkenhead 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 travelling 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 Swansea to Birkenhead on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Swansea and to Birkenhead

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Swansea and to Birkenhead. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!