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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, FlixBus or Transport for Wales for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $21
Thursday
from $21
Friday
from $18
Saturday
from $20
Sunday
from $21
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:35 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
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Swansea
    University - Bay Campus
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • 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
      9h 38m
      0
      7:02 AM
      Swansea
      University
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • megabus
      2h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 18m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 14m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:59 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    $154
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 38m
      0
      7:02 AM
      Swansea
      University
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • megabus
      2h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Swansea
    University - Bay Campus
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • 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
    7h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:35 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 $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 38m
      0
      7:02 AM
      Swansea
      University
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • megabus
      2h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 18m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Swansea
    University - Bay Campus
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 14m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:59 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    $96

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    7:20 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 25m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    5:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 38m
      0
      7:02 AM
      Swansea
      University
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • megabus
      2h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 43m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:55 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
    $24
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Swansea
    University - Bay Campus
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    6:20 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 $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 38m
      0
      7:02 AM
      Swansea
      University
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • megabus
      2h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 43m longer, but you will save $4

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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Swansea to Manchester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Swansea and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 60 buses from Swansea to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Manchester, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swansea to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales that travel 19 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 50m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 4:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 147.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Manchester

Every day, 19 buses from 3 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 11/05/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/03
Monday 11/04
Tuesday 11/05
$19
Wednesday 11/06
$21
Thursday 11/07
$21
Friday 11/08
$18
Saturday 11/09
$20
Sunday 11/10
$21
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 11/12
$18
Wednesday 11/13
$20
Thursday 11/14
$17
Friday 11/15
$20
Saturday 11/16
$19
Sunday 11/17
$20
Monday 11/18
$17
Tuesday 11/19
$153
Wednesday 11/20
$16
Thursday 11/21
$16
Friday 11/22
$19
Saturday 11/23
$20
Sunday 11/24
$20
Monday 11/25
$16
Tuesday 11/26
$17
Wednesday 11/27
$19
Thursday 11/28
$19
Friday 11/29
$20
Saturday 11/30

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 $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Manchester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester, with $18. 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 9 Ø
Found on 11/4/2024

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 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 11/4/2024

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.

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 11h 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $238. 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 19 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 FlixBus and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. 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, FlixBus and Transport for Wales. 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, FlixBus and Transport for Wales.

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.

Alternate transport types from Swansea to Manchester

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Swansea to Manchester for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Swansea to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Swansea to Manchester for the next days.
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $72
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 33m
    0
    4:43 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    10:16 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $80
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    First Class
    from $81
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 19m
    0
    3:56 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    9:15 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from $212

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