Swansea Park & Ride, from First Bus

First Bus are proud to operate Swansea Park & Ride services. With 2 sites situated in easy-to-reach locations on the edge of the city, our Park & Ride services are your shortcut to effortless, breezy journeys into the heart of Swansea. Whatever you're planning to do in the city, using the Park & Ride means a stress-free visit without the hassle of traffic and parking in the city centre. 

Key Facts:

Fabian Way Park & Ride

Leave the M4 at Junction 42 (Swansea East) and follow the signs for Swansea. Continue for approximately four miles, and you will reach the Fabian Way site in around 10 minutes. Conveniently located, Fabian Way offers easy access for visitors travelling from Neath, the Heads of the Valleys, Port Talbot, Bridgend, and Cardiff.

Key Facts
Route                         

Fabian Way Park & Ride -  Swansea Bus Station

Journey time

Travel into Swansea city centre in as little as 12 minutes.

Next bus

Up to every 20 minutes

Parking spaces:

Fabian Way: 529 spaces inc. 22 disabled bays and 6 EV charging spaces

Landore Park & Ride

Leave the M4 at Junction 45 (Ynysforgan) and follow the signs for Swansea. Continue for approximately three miles to reach the Landore site, which is just a 10-minute drive from the motorway. Ideally situated, the Landore site provides convenient access for visitors travelling from the Swansea Valley, Sennybridge, and Brecon.

Key Facts
Route                         

Landore Park & Ride -  Swansea Bus Station

Journey time

Travel into Swansea city centre in as little as 12 minutes.

Next bus

Up to every 20 minutes

Parking spaces:

Landore: 495 spaces inc. 22 disabled bays and 6 EV charging spaces

Getting here:

Address:

Fabian Way Park & Ride, Fabian Way, Swansea, SA1 8LD

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Fabian Way Park & Ride is located just 10 minutes off the M4.

Get Directions

Address:

Cross Valley Link Road, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2JT

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Landore Park & Ride is located just 10 minutes off the M4 and approximately a mile and a half north of the city centre.

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Service information

  • Routes: 
    • 51, Fabian Way Park & Ride (Monday to Saturday only)
    • 52, Landore Park & Ride (Monday to Saturday only)
  • Destinations:
    • Both services serve Swansea Bus Station as their final destination 
  • Frequency:
    • Both services run every 20 minutes
  • Operating Hours:
    • 51: This service operates 07:00-18:40 Mon - Sat. The last bus returning to the P&R site from Swansea Bus Station is 18:45.
    • 52: This service operates 07:00-18:50 Mon - Sat. The last bus returning to the P&R site from Swansea Bus Station is 18:55.

Both car parks are open from 06:45 - 19:30, Mondays to Saturdays. The services do not operate on Sundays and on recognised bank holidays (Except Good Friday)

 
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Prices

It costs just £2.50 to park for the entire day, including return bus travel to and from the city centre for up to four passengers. Please note that travel to and from the Bay Campus is not included and requires a separate First Cymru bus ticket.

Tickets are available for purchase from the First Bus App and driver

How Park & Ride works

1

Drive

Travel to your chosen Park & Ride site and follow signs to the car park.

2

Park

Park your vehicle for just £1 all day in one of the available spaces.

3

Buy a ticket

Purchase your ticket on the bus from the driver.

4

Ride

 Enjoy a quick, direct journey into Swansea.

Useful tools


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Maps

Find out more about our Swansea Park & Ride route.

51 & 52 Route Maps

Journey Planner
 
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Download the First Bus App

Travelling by bus on Swansea Park & Ride couldn't be easier!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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