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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Swansea?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Swansea from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 20m
$15
$24
22
Train
4h 21m
$60
$98
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Swansea from Manchester?

You can get to Swansea with just $15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $16
Saturday
from $15
Sunday
from $29
Monday
from $16
Tuesday
from $22
Wednesday
from $25
Thursday
from $22

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:51 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    3:51 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 5m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:32 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $77
  • East Midlands Railway
    6h 29m
    0
    10:39 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:08 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $147

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    6:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:25 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • East Midlands Railway
    5h 54m
    0
    11:39 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:33 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $60
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $61
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 54m
    0
    11:09 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:03 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $111
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    9:25 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 3m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    5:33 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $138
  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $138

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 58m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:25 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $71
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 58m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    6:28 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $81
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 36m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    1:06 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $92
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 54m
    0
    11:09 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:03 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $112

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Swansea?

You can get to Swansea from Manchester in just 4h 21m with a Train from Transport for Wales. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 8h 0m
Saturday
from 4h 21m
Sunday
from 6h 50m
Monday
from 4h 29m
Tuesday
from 4h 29m
Wednesday
from 4h 29m
Thursday
from 5h 36m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:51 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    3:51 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 5m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:32 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $77
  • East Midlands Railway
    6h 29m
    0
    10:39 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:08 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $147
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:25 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    6:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $69
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • East Midlands Railway
    5h 54m
    0
    11:39 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:33 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $60
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $136
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 54m
    0
    11:09 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:03 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $111
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    8:03 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:32 PM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $138
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 36m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:03 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 3m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    5:33 PM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    11:34 AM
    Swansea
    Llansamlet Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $70
  • CrossCountry
    5h 18m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    10:29 AM
    Swansea
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $138
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    9:25 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 36m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    1:06 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $92
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 54m
    0
    11:09 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    5:03 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $112
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 58m
    0
    6:27 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    12:25 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $71
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 58m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    6:28 PM
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $81
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:45 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Swansea

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Swansea?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Swansea you will be arriving at Central Station, City Bus Station or Quadrant Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Swansea from Manchester? With 8 connections between 6 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Swansea, you can pay as low as $15 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Transport for Wales: you will get to Swansea in just 4h 21m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Swansea are National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Swansea is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Skewen, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Swansea Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Swansea?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Swansea, are National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Swansea

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Swansea. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Swansea

How can I reach Swansea from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Swansea from Manchester.

How far is Swansea from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Swansea is 147.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Swansea?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Swansea?

You can get to Swansea with just $15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Swansea?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Swansea in just 4h 21m with a Train from Transport for Wales.

More routes to Manchester and to Swansea

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Swansea. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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