Taxi fares in Swansea
On a typical night out, a taxi from the student village at Hendrefoilan to town is about £8-10. In the daytime, a taxi from campus to the bus station is about £5-6, writes Sam Booth.

Bus travel
An adult day pass is £4.20, which gives you access to all bus services in Swansea. A single is £2.25 and a return is £3.60. You can also buy a student pass from the travel centre, which works out at around £1 per day.
The main bus station is in the city centre at the back of the Quadrant shopping centre and next to Tesco. There are many services that run to the east and west of Swansea.
From the student village into town, there are several bus routes. The 82A, which runs approximately every 20 minutes in the week during term time, takes you to campus before 6pm, then into town after the hour. If you arrive at campus, the number 4 bus runs from university to Morriston hospital with useful stops such as town and the train station on the way.
The bus stop at the end of the student village has several services into town, such as the 21A and 20A.
For more information, visit http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/south_west_wales/ or enquire at the travel shop in Fulton House.

Walking
From the student village to campus is about a 30-40 minute walk. A walk from campus to the Mumbles can take over an hour, but you have to do it at least once whilst you are in Swansea.

Trains
Swansea Railway Station is situated just outside of the city centre on High Street. You can catch the purple 4A bus to right outside the station or it is about a 20 minute walk from the city centre.

 

… And Getting Home Safely

Taking a taxi

1. Only get into a licensed cab. To find out more about this and a full list of cab firms and taxi ranks, see http://www.swansea-union.co.uk/advice/safety/gethome
2. Check the potential price of the journey before getting in.
3. Do not give money upfront – only once you’ve reached your destination.
4. Check that the taxi has a meter, and that it’s running throughout the journey
5. If you are alone, sit behind the driver. If possible get a black cab with a screen, as they are safer for lone passengers.
6. Keep your info safe. When ordering a taxi, make sure that no-one can overhear your address.
7. Keep in contact. Arrange to text or call someone when you reach your end destination safely.
8. Trust your instincts. If you feel threatened at any time, ask the driver to stop somewhere safe that you can get out in a public place. If the driver refuses to stop, call the police.
9. Don’t tell any taxi driver you are going back to an empty house.
10. Don’t get into a taxi with strangers.

Walking home

1. Avoid walking alone. Ring a taxi or arrange for friends to pick you up.
2. Walk near crowded streets with good lighting. Walk toward oncoming traffic to see where cars are coming from.
3. Avoid short cuts, unlit areas or near parked cars. It’s better to use longer paths that you know are safer.
4. Have keys in your hands and inside your pocket. When you reach your door, you should have your keys ready.
5. Do not walk with headphones on or talking on the phone.
6. Walk with confidence. Keep your head up. If you get lost, head for the nearest store or restaurant to ask for directions.
7. Carry a personal alarm. The SU can give you a personal alarm for free.
8. Choose comfortable footwear to walk home in. If you are walking home from a night out, take flat shoes in your bag.
9. Know what to do in a worst case scenario. The SU runs self defence classes throughout the year, which can be useful in making you feel more confident in that situation.