There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Swansea by train or car
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Manchester to Swansea by train
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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swansea is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Manchester and Swansea is 215 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £140.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swansea is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Manchester to Swansea.
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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