What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swanage?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to bus which costs £21 - £95 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Swanage?

The distance between Manchester and Swanage is 319 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Swanage?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Manchester to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Swanage bus from?

Manchester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Swanage?

The best way to get from Manchester to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £95 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Swanage bus arrive?

Manchester to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swanage is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Manchester to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1917+ hotels available in Swanage.

Manchester to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to WarehamLondon Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 21m
£67–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 19m
£22–93
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Swanage236.5 mi
4h 42m
£58–84
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wareham
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station
5h
£80–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 44m
£36–181
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Wareham
6h 56m
£89–248

Manchester to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

133Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Swanage.

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 19m.

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