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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swansea to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $17
Friday
from $31
Saturday
from $27
Sunday
from $20
Monday
from $23
Tuesday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    3:10 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 17m
      0
      3:53 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 3m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 17m
      0
      3:53 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 17m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 17m
      0
      3:53 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 22m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 17m
      0
      3:53 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 2m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    10h 5m
    0
    3:10 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 17m
      0
      3:53 PM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:10 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 8m shorter, and you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Swansea and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Swansea to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Swansea and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 69 buses from Swansea to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Manchester, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swansea to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Swansea to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 4:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 147.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Manchester

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Swansea for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
$22
Thursday 03/27
$17
Friday 03/28
$31
Saturday 03/29
$29
Sunday 03/30
$20
Monday 03/31
$23
Tuesday 04/01
$23
Wednesday 04/02
$18
Thursday 04/03
$25
Friday 04/04
$28
Saturday 04/05
$21
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
$18
Tuesday 04/08
$21
Wednesday 04/09
$19
Thursday 04/10
$19
Friday 04/11
$28
Saturday 04/12
$28
Sunday 04/13
$27
Monday 04/14
$19
Tuesday 04/15
$21
Wednesday 04/16
$19
Thursday 04/17
$28
Friday 04/18
$29
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester, with $17. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Swansea to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Swansea to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Swansea to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Swansea to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Swansea to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Swansea to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Last Bus 4:35 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

FlixBus from Swansea to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Swansea to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 9h 5m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 11:30 AM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Swansea and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Swansea to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Swansea to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Swansea to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Swansea to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Swansea to Manchester bus

How much does a Swansea Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 9h 50m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Swansea to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Swansea to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Swansea to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Swansea to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Swansea to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swansea to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Swansea starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Swansea to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Swansea for Manchester starts at 4:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Swansea Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Swansea to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Swansea and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Swansea to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Swansea Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Swansea Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Swansea to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Swansea to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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