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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to line 40 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Swanage to Manchester?

The distance between Swanage and Manchester is 319 miles. The road distance is 237.8 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 via London which takes 6h 6m and costs £65 - £290.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Manchester bus from?

Swanage to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Manchester?

The best way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to train via London which takes 6h 6m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Swanage to Manchester bus arrive?

Swanage to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Swanage to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 1780+ hotels available in Manchester.

Swanage to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Swanage to Manchester 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 via London
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 6m
£65–285
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 43m
£32–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 22m
£34–107
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Manchestercar 236.5 mi
4h 45m
£58–84
Line 40 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 34m
£74–167
Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 52m
£66–241

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Manchester.

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 22m.

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