The average train between Swansea and Manchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Manchester. 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 Swansea and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
Swansea to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Swansea to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Manchester is 236.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m.
