The average train between Manchester and Swansea takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Swansea station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Manchester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Manchester to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Swansea is 236.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
