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How to get fromSwanage to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swanage to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wareham to London WaterlootrainWeymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillytrainLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 5m
    £68–280

  2. Bus, train via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    7h 49m
    £29–220

  3. Drive 236.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Manchestercar236.5 mi
    4h 42m
    £58–84

  4. Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    4h 1m
    £74–178

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 42m
    £32–402

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus802
    7h 58m
    £40–122

  7. 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)planeLHR - MAN
    6h 22m
    £99–298

Swanage to Manchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 58m.

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