Public Transport

As soon as you know your Swansea address, you should apply for your My Travel Pass. It’s a free pass, there’s no admin fee and you’ll get one third off all your bus travel!

If you're aged under 22 when you start at Swansea University, you're eligible to save some money with MyTravelPass

What is it?

MyTravelPass is a bus pass that gives those aged 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 discounted travel. These discounts apply to the flexi 5 bundle and on-bus purchases including termly and annual bus passes. 

Where can I use it?

You can use this pass on any bus in Wales, not just First Cymru's Campus to Campus services.

How much is it?

The pass itself will cost you nothing! Presenting your pass to the bus driver will give you up to a third off the ticket price. The pass will last up until your 22nd birthday.

Where can I buy it?

You can apply for mytravelpass over on the scheme website or by calling 0300 200 22 33 and requesting a paper application form. You must live in Wales to be eligible for the MyTravelPass. Your student accommodation does count, so don't worry. Once you've sorted your accommodation out, make sure you sign up. It's free after all! 

Watch this short explainer video which tells you everything you need to know about getting a MyTravelPass.

First Cymru have added the 8A Hendrefoilan Student Village to Singleton Campus service and the 10A City Centre circular shuttle service to their bus network this year. You can find out all about First Cymru's Campus to Campus services, and the new timetable for the 2022/23 academic year, which commences on 25th September, over on the firstbus website.

Visit First Cymru's website for up to date infomation on bus timetables. To search for a specific route number, type the number into the Bus Timetable Search box. Once you have found the timetable you require, choose the day of the week you want to travel to view bus times.

You can also find information on the 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A services below:

2022-23 Term Time Bus Timetables - 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A

2022-23 Non Term Time Bus Timetables 8, 9, 10

Not sure if you'll be around all year? Then it might be worth getting a 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 (8, 9 and 10) 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 £105, or just £67 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.

£2 single tickets are available to purchase on the bus. You must show your student pass.

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 on all Campus to Campus services. These services have links with both Singleton Campus and The Bay Campus as well as Brynmill and Hendrefoilan Student Village.  

How much is it?

A Day Ticket will set you back £3.70 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 of the First Cymru Services, providing you show valid student ID. 

You don't have to use the 5 tickets consecutively. 

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 £18.00. That's only £3.60 per ticket. If you live outside of the Swansea City Bus area, you'd normally pay £4.50 per ticket. The pounds you'd save would really mount up over the academic year! 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!

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 installments (£33.44 per month)or an annual payment of £400.

*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 £33.44 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.

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 Unibuses (8, 9, 10 and 4) as well as ALL other First Cymru buses (*exceptions apply - see First Cymru website). You can find out more about the boundary areas. The 52-week and 3-term options also include FREE travel on the Swansea to Cardiff Express x10 Service. 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 £400. If you have a My Travel Pass, it'll only cost you £267. 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.

During term time, the 9 service runs between Fabian Way Park & Ride and the Bay Campus. It is £1 to park and £1 on the bus. 

Please Note This Service Is A Term Time Service And Will Resume In September

Popping out after 7pm? Get a Night Time Ticket!

What is it?

The Night Time Ticket is available after 7pm on any Unibus service. 

Where can I use it?

This pass lets you travel on Campus to Campus services (4, 8, 8X and 10) after 7pm.

If you have an Annual Bus Pass or a Day Ticket, you don't need to buy a Night Time Ticket on top. You're already covered for night time travel with the ticket you've already got!

How much is it?

The Night Time Ticket only costs £2. You'll get 1/3rd off this price if you have My Travel Pass.

Where can I buy it?

You can buy your Night Time Ticket on board any of the University services.

• Information about Great Western Railways is here.
• Information about Transport for Wales services is here.

You will find information and advice about travelling by taxi below.

Taxi Service Providers

Hackney Carriages

Data Cabs – 01792 474747

Private Hire Vehicles

Cwmbwrla Cabs                  01792 646666

East Side Cabs                   01792 771166

Kilvey Cabs                         01792 457888

New Forest Cabs                01792 585666

Oyster Cabs                        01792 367777

Swallow Cabs                     01792 895533

Sketty Cabs                        01792 299299

Yellow Cabs 2020 Ltd        01792 644446

Private hire vehicles do not ‘rank’ and can only be pre-booked.

Booking & Payment

• If pre-booking a taxi, we recommend you use a company with an app. This will mean you have a confirmed time, the registration number of the vehicle, and will be able to track the vehicle via the app. Data Cabs offers a downloadable app.
• Most taxis require payment by cash. Approximate prices can vary between £10 and £14 (to city centre from Singleton, Bay and HSV). Please note that taxis are metered, so unless a price has been agreed, traffic delays mean the price might go up.

Taxi Ranks

• The main night time taxi rank based in the city centre is located on Caer Street at the top of Wind Street.
• There is another taxi rank servicing Wind Street which is located in York Street (adjacent to Little Wind Street where the nightclub Fiction is situated).

Travelling Safely by Taxi

Follow these top tips for safe taxi travel:

• Take a photo of the badge showing the taxi plate number, using your mobile phone.
• Sit behind the driver if you are alone.
• Try and share the journey with other students that you know.
• Do not enter the vehicle unless the driver has two matching ID badges; one in the cab on the front dashboard, and one worn by the driver.
• There should only be one driver on board and no other passenger in the vehicle already.
• A meter should be visible, and a price agreed for the journey.
• Never get in a car unless you know for certain it is an official Taxi Cab.

Please note that it is mandatory to wear a face mask when travelling by taxi.

Further information, including important safety advice and taxi rank locations is available over on the City and County of Swansea website.

For live service updates follow @FirstCymru on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstcymru 

For further service updates across all routes and networks visit My Uni Journey's disruption pages.

Visit Transport for Wales and Adventure Travel for more information on travel routes and prices here in Wales.

A number of buses run to and from our university campuses. These include First Cymru’s number 8, 9 and 10 campus to campus services and a number of AT services. You can find out more about First Cymru Swansea University services here. You can find out more about AT services here.

Yes a number of services stop on campus. These include First Cymru’s Number 8, 9 and 10 campus to campus services. Find out more about First Cymru’s campus to campus services here

The two bus stops on the Singleton Park Campus are located outside Fulton House which is the main building you see when you arrive on campus. You can see the bus stop locations on the campus map: Singleton Campus Map. If you’re heading in the City Centre direction, you can catch the 8 or 3A from the stop directly outside Fulton House (east side of building). If you’re heading to Uplands/Brynmill etc. you will need to get the number 10 from the stop located on the other side (east side of the Grove Building).

If you need to catch any of the other local services that don’t come onto campus, there are bus stops out on the main road in front of the campus.

At the Bay Campus, the bus stop is located to the east of the residence buildings on the west side of the Computational Foundry building. You can see the bus stop location on the campus map: Bay Campus Map. From here, you can catch the 8 and 10 service. For other services that don’t come onto campus, there are stops out on the main road, just outside the front of the campus.

To help you plan your journey, including finding your bus stop, we highly recommend you use the First Bus App for First Cymru Services. Or you can use Traveline Cymru’s MyUniJourney Planner which covers all bus services.

The handy graphic below shows you the routes the Number 8 and 10 services take and where they stop in between campuses:

Campus to Campus Services - Routes and Stops

If you plan to use the bus regularly, we recommend you download the First Bus App which you can use to purchase tickets, plan your journeys and track your bus. Find out more about the app here. You can also follow First Cymru on social media where they keep customers up-to-date about services. 

You should download the First Bus App which you can use to purchase tickets, plan your journey and track your bus. You can download the app from here. In addition, our friends at Traveline Cymru have developed an excellent My Uni Journey planning tool to help you plan your public transport journeys around Swansea, including which bus stops to use. They offer local travel tips and information about disruptions. It’s an essential tool for anyone using public transport in Swansea. Find out more here. 

If you haven’t found the answers you’re looking for on these webpages, get in touch with our Sustainable Travel Officer by email. She will be happy to help you with your query.

Coronavirus: Public Transport Updates 

• Welsh Government Travel Advice is available here: gov.wales/coronavirus-travel
• You should keep an eye on the University's information and advice pages for students and staff, ensuring a safe phased return to campus.