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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swansea:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swansea costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.18. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Swansea
How to get from Manchester to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM6h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:20 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM6h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:20 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G389304:30 PM4h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:14 PMSwansea station (SWA)$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G3884410:30 AM4h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:26 PMSwansea station (SWA)$721One-way0 transfers
- G388597:30 PM4h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:16 AMSwansea station (SWA)$931One-way0 transfers
- G388472:30 PM4h55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:25 PMSwansea station (SWA)$931One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM7h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:30 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM7h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:40 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM7h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:45 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Swansea:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Swansea costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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