Useful information to help you find your way around Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower
Exploring by car
A good network of local roads enables you to get quickly to the many attractions in Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower
For more information on where to park, parking charges, Park & Ride, etc. go to the Council’s Car Parks pages.
Exploring by bus
An extensive network of local buses serves the City of Swansea, Mumbles, Gower, Neath, Port Talbot and Valleys.
Find your local bus times by visiting Traveline Cymru or telephone 0800 464 0000
The following websites will help you with more detailed information:
Free bus travel returns to Swansea for the Summer
Swansea Council's free bus initiative, which gives the public the chance to ride for free on all service buses operating within the city limits, will once again operate each weekend during the summer holidays.
A total of 15 days free travel will be up for grabs between July 19 and August 31 and everyone can benefit as long as their journey starts and ends within Swansea. The free bus initiative applies to all bus journeys starting and finishing within the Swansea Council area until 7pm on days when the offer is running. This year, the free bus offer will be available every Saturday and Sunday, from July 19 - August 31.
Explore Wales Pass
These tickets give you unlimited access to trains and most local buses throughout Wales including Swansea Bay. This ticket allows 4 days train travel and 8 days bus travel on First Cymru and South Wales Transport.
Explore South Wales Pass
These tickets give you unlimited access to trains and most local buses throughout South Wales including Swansea Bay. Find out more
Travel and Tourism Benefits with your Explore Passes:
Explore Wales or South Wales Pass holders are also entitled to a range of other benefits, including ’2 for 1′ entry, or discounted admission, to many of Wales’ biggest tourist attractions and Youth Hostels.
You’ll also receive a free Travel Guide with your Pass, which includes a travel map, attraction access summaries and useful sources of information for planning your itinerary.
