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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Swansea to Manchester?

The distance between Swansea and Manchester is 215 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £80 - £120.

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

The train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Manchester bus from?

Swansea to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Manchester train from?

Swansea to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Manchester?

The best way to get from Swansea to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Swansea to Manchester bus arrive?

Swansea to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Manchester train arrive?

Swansea to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Manchester is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Swansea to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester?

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Swansea to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 17m
£80–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 50m
£43–60
Drive 174 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Manchestercar 174 mi
4h 5m
£43–62
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 57m
£83–142

Swansea to Manchester by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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