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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £210.

How far is it from Swanage to Manchester?

The distance between Swanage and Manchester is 319 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Swanage to Manchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swanage to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Swanage to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3637+ hotels available in Manchester.

Swanage to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Manchester by train, car, bus, 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 Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 5m
£119–229
Drive 236.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Manchestercar 236.9 mi
4h 44m
£58–84
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus
2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 30m
£93–205
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 58m
£132–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 13m
£100–300

Swanage to Manchester by bus, train, and subway

182Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Manchester.

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Piccadilly via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 5m.

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