Travel information for
Swansea University

Mytravelpass is a Welsh Government run scheme whereby any young person aged 16 - 21 can recieve at least a third off all bus travel in Wales!

All you have to do is apply online here and the pass will be with you in 10 working days. Once you have received your pass, just show it to the driver on your bus!

All you need to apply is a Welsh address and a suitable photograph to upload.

You can find out more about the pass here.

 

For timetable information, search the service number on Traveline Cymru website.

Text these codes to 84263* to receive a reply with the next 4 buses due!

If you’re on the Singleton Campus and want to go to:
Swansea Bus Station, Morriston Hospital: TEXT swatdad
Hendrefoilan Student Village: TEXT swadgwm 

To find another bus stop code, use the Traveline Cymru travel map.

Term Time Bus Pass

• What is it?

• Depending on your whereabouts, you can buy a summer term, spring term or autumn term bus pass. 

• Where can I use it?

• Just like the Annual Bus Pass, this pass lets you travel on Campus to Campus services (91 and 92  as well as ALL other First Cymru buses (*exceptions apply - see First Cymru website). 

• How much is it?

• The price for a term-time bus pass starts from as little as £115, or just £75 if you have My Travel Pass. You can find out more about prices on the First Cymru website.

• Where can I buy it?

• You can buy your ticket from the First Bus app.

 

Day Ticket

• What is it?

• This ticket is available any time after 6am and it'll last you up until 5am the next day! You can use it day or night. If you have already have a day ticket, and you're planning on heading out in the evening, you don't need to buy an additional Night Time Ticket.

• Where can I use it?

• This pass lets you travel the enire day on any service within the Swansea Bay Ticketed area

• How much is it?

• A Day Ticket will set you back £3.50 and you can use it as many times as you like between time of purchase (any time after 6am) and 5am the next morning. It'll save you spending money on expensive taxis after your night out! Don't forget, you'll get a discount on this ticket if you have My Travel Pass!

• Where can I buy it?

• You can purchase a Day Ticket on board any First Bus service in the area , these can be seen here.

 

Flexi 5 Bundle

• What is it?

• The Flexi 5 Deal is available exclusively from First Bus app. It's a bundle-buy which is great for those who use the bus regularly, but haven't got an annual or term-time bus pass. It's also great if you usually walk or cycle to University. It's good to have a supply of tickets in case there's a downpour of rain or a bike problem!

• Where can I use it?

• You can use your 5 tickets on any day and on any First Cymru Service in the boundary area. Find out more about the boundary area. 

• You don't have to use the tickets on consecutive days!

• How much is it?

• The Flexi 5 bundle will cost you £17.50 .  Don't forget you can save 1/3rd off this price if you have My Travel Pass. 

• Where can I buy it?

• This option is ONLY available through First Bus app. Get downloading to find some great deals!

 

Postgraduate 52 Week Annual Ticket

• A NEW AND IMPROVED POSTGRADUATE BUS TICKET

• Postgraduate students at Swansea University can enjoy the benefits of a "staff" bus pass through First Cymru's Commuter Travel Club.

• There is a convenient MTicket option available to you, payable by monthly direct debit instalments (£36 per month) or an annual payment of £440.

• You will need a smart phone for this.

• How do I apply?

• Sign up to the First Bus Commuter Travel Club and purchase your ticket using the Mobile App. Sign-up is free and easy via the First Cymru website (please note the Swansea University price will show as £36 per month when you select Swansea University from the dropdown)

Find out more by reading the First Bus Commuter Travel Club Guide.

If you have any queries at all, please get in touch with our Sustainable Travel Officer.

 

UniBws Annual Bus Pass

• THIS OPTION IS THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY FOR THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS!

• What is it?

• Option 1) This is an annual 52-week bus pass for students, covering the entire year.

• Option 2) You can also purchase a 3-term version which covers you for the Christmas and Easter holiday periods, but not the summer break.

• Where can I use it?

• This pass lets you travel on the UniBws network as well as ALL other First Cymru buses (*exceptions apply - see First Cymru website). You can find out more about the boundary areas. Both the 52-week and 3-term annual bus passes include night time services too! Bargain.

• How much is it?

• Our new and improved annual ticket will cover a much larger area and will cost £440. If you have a My Travel Pass, it'll only cost you £290.  You can find out more about prices for termly and annual tickets here.

• Where can I buy it?

• You can get your ticket via the First Bus app.

 

Fabian Way Park & Ride

• Service 90A to and from Swansea University’s Bay Campus - timetable here 

• Buses operate every 30 minutes during the day on Mondays to Fridays during University terms

• Service 51 to and from Swansea Bus Station - timetable here

• Buses operate every 20 minutes during the day on Mondays to Saturdays

Find out more at Swansea council

Feel like cycling? The Santander Cycles rental bikes are located conveniently at the Park and Ride, and can be used to cycle to campus. 

 

Long distance travel

A number of coaches provide services to Swansea:

• National Express

• FlixBus

• Megabus

Having your say is always very important, because after all, these are YOUR services. Take a look at the progress that has been made in University bus services since 2014. 

Swansea_Feedback_to_Action_Bus_Travel.pdf

 

To plan a train journey, visit Traveline Cymru and select ‘train only’. For more information about ticketing, visit Transport for Wales

If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire a Santander Cycles bike.

Bike hubs are located around Swansea, including on both Singleton and Bay Campus. This is a great and green mode of transport for exploring the area as well as getting between point A and B.

Students and staff get a free annual membership when registering with their @swansea.ac.uk email address, which provides discounts when hiring a bike.

Find out more and register here.

To explore cycle routes in the local area, visit Cycle Swansea Bay.

Further cycle routes can be found here.

To plan a bike journey, use the Traveline Cycle Planner located at the top of the journey planner window located here.

Cycle Solutions offer a discount on bikes and bike accessories to Swansea University students who present their student ID in store. More information can be found here.

Swansea University is Wales’ first Gold Standard Cycle Friendly Employer. They work closely with Swansea Council and other partners to make cycling in Swansea safe, convenient and affordable for students and staff. Swansea University has excellent cycling facilities and regularly holds cycling events and activities for both students and staff.

Before venturing out on your bike, read these important safety tips. 

Swansea University are now offering a free bike marking service. Bikes are added to a database which local police can access, if your bike happens to get lost or stolen, police can easily know it belongs to you when recovered. For more information, please get in touch with our Sustainable Travel Officer.

 

Walking is great for your physical and mental health. Get your steps up and walk to lectures when you can! Find out more here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/travel/active-travel/

Read more information on Swansea Taxi here.

Read more about Staying Safe here.

See all Local Taxi Ranks here.

Swansea University encourages all students to use public transport as much as possible and in line with longstanding University policy, there is no parking for students at either campus, except for students with disabilities.

Please check below to see where you can park as an alternative.

Fabian Way

• Service 90A to and from Swansea University’s Bay Campus - timetable here 

• Buses operate every 30 minutes during the day on Mondays to Fridays during University terms

• Service 51 to and from Swansea Bus Station - timetable here

• Buses operate every 20 minutes during the day on Mondays to Saturdays

Find out more at Swansea council

Feel like cycling? The Santander Cycles rental bikes are located conveniently at the Park and Ride, and can be used to cycle to campus.

 

Recreation Ground
The Recreation Ground car park is a 7-8 minute walk from Singleton Campus. For information on the cost to park, visit Swansea Council.

As well as being convenient for Singleton Campus, it is also a good place to park and get the bus to the Bay Campus as there is a bus stop along Mumbles Road.

If you’re interested in car sharing, visit the Swansea University Liftshare Scheme.

Fabian Way Park & Ride

Driving from afar? In line with their sustainability strategy, Swansea University does not offer student parking at either campus except for students with disabilities. Students may choose to park at the Fabian Way Park and Ride, which offers all day parking for £1.

 

• Service 90A to and from Swansea University’s Bay Campus - timetable here 

• Buses operate every 30 minutes during the day on Mondays to Fridays during University terms

• Service 51 to and from Swansea Bus Station - timetable here

• Buses operate every 20 minutes during the day on Mondays to Saturdays

Find out more at Swansea council 

Feel like cycling? The Santander Cycles rental bikes are located conveniently at the Park and Ride, and can be used to cycle to campus.