Getting to/ from campus by car
Swansea Bay and the Gower is a lovely region to explore by car. However, there is limited parking available near Singleton campus and it is quite expensive. The two carparks closest to the university are:
You can usually pay by cash, card or using the MiPermit app.
Travel by Bus
There are three bus companies in Swansea: FirstBus, Adventure Travel Wales and South Wales Transport. Most of the buses in Swansea city centre are FirstBus but tickets are not transferrable between companies.
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
First bus have recently started a “tap on/tap off” system on the buses with a contactless card, Apple Pay or equivalent. However, if you download the FirstBus app, you can get a cheaper Day ticket (£4.20 instead of £4.70). It also has a journey planner feature with live bus times.
The university is a hub and has a lot of bus connections. The main bus station is the Quadrant station in the city centre. The main buses are the 4, 4a, 92 and 91.
Adventure Travel have a number of bus routes to some of the local tourist destinations, including Rhosilli Bay (118 or 119), Brecon via the Brecon Beacons/ Bannau Brecheiniog (T6)
Travel by Bike
Swansea is a cycle-friendly city! The promenade along the coast has a cycle path that is separate from the road.
You can hire a bike from various locations around Swansea and the Mumbles including Singleton campus: