Busloads to love

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There's busloads to discover with First Cymru!

Busloads of amazing sights to see and new memories to make, busloads of evenings out with old friends and funny selfies to take, from pub quizzes with mates to that special first date, with free museums to explore and cocktails to pour... because when travel costs less, you can do a whole lot more.

Let us get you where you need to be, with great value fares across all of South and West Wales:

Travel to anywhere, on any First Cymru service, for as little as £1.60 using Tap on, Tap off - pay as you go and save as you go. Tap on Tap off - the quickest, simplest and cheapest way to travel by bus.
Heading out family or friends? Family or group tickets are just £15.00, available on our app, any day of the week
Download the First Bus App for busloads of helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.

Download the First Bus App for busloads of helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.

Looking to discover something new?

Busloads of free things to do:

Glyn Vivian Art Gallery - Swansea's local art gallery and centre of excellence for visual arts. Home to exhibitions, collaborations and socially engaged projects and supporting emerging and established local artists.

Catch all services to Swansea Bus Station to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SA1 5DZ

National Waterfront Museum This museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Discover the history of transport in the listed warehouse linked to the modern slate and glass building.

Catch all services to Swansea Bus Station to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SA1 3RD

Margam Country Park - Dominated by the 19th Century Tudor Manor and set in 1,000 acres of glorious parkland, the Country Park offers, beauty, history, wildlife (thanks to wild deer!) and a wide range of family attractions.

Catch service X1 to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SA13 2TJ

Busloads of fun things to do:

Plantasia - A giant tree entrance leads you into a a real rainforest zoo on our doorstep in the heart of Swansea City Centre - home to Wales' only Crocodile Feeding experience. You can even come face to face with pythons and tarantulas and dare to climb high in the canopy with the parrots!

Catch services 6, 31, 33, 38, X1, X5 & X7 to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SA1 2AL

Swansea Arena - Hosting up to 200 performances a year across music, comedy, theatre and e-sports plus conferences and graduations. The Arena sits as the crowning jewel in a new 1.1 acre coastal park and is sorrounded by independent restaurants and cafes.

Catch all services to Swansea Bus Station to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SA1 3BX

Wales Millennium Centre - Home to the National Orchestra of Wales and one of the largest stages in Europe. Hosting shows and events, along with producing their own to showcase Welsh talent.

Catch services 304 and X2 to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: CF10 5AL

January 2025 University Service Changes

We're making some improvements and changes to our university bus network in the New Year.

Check the drop-down boxes below for more information on the services that are changing, complete with downloadable timetables.

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We're making some improvements and changes to our bus network in the New Year.

Check the drop-down boxes below for more information on the services that are changing, complete with downloadable timetables.

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Getting to exams, stress-free

It’s exam season at Swansea University, and we’re here to make sure you can get to your exams smoothly. During this period, our bus services will operate on a revised timetable to accommodate the exam schedule. We've worked closely with Swansea University to make sure our buses go where they need to go at the times they're needed.

While we’ll aim to keep our app updated with the latest timetables, this page will always have the most accurate information to plan your journey. Our special exam timetables will operate from Sunday, 5th January 2025 to Saturday, 25th January 2025. Full term-time timetables will then resume normal operation from Sunday, 26th January 2025.

And remember a couple helpful tips for exam travel;

Plan ahead: Allow extra time for your journey, especially if the weather’s cold or icy. And remember to download the First Bus app or use our online journey planner.
Stay updated: Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) for live service updates.
Consider using the wider network: You don't have to just use our six UniBus services, check out our wider network of services if you're coming from further away or fancy exploring the surrounding area!
Use Tap On, Tap Off: It's the the simplest, quickest and cheapest way to travel by bus. To find out more, click here.

We wish you the best of luck with your exams - you've got this!

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Keeping you moving this Christmas

We're wishing you all the festive feels! Whether it’s a cuppa with mamgu or a catch-up with friends, we hope you make it a good one.

Our buses will still be running to get you where you need to go, but some will operate a little differently and finish a little sooner. While we’ll aim to keep our app updated with the latest timetables, this page will always have the most accurate information to plan your journey.

With the chilly weather setting in, please take extra care when travelling and stay safe. For live updates and any changes, don’t forget to check our X account.

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