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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m 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 Swansea to Manchester:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Manchester costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Manchester
How to get from Swansea to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM8h40Swansea, University Bay Campus12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM8h40Swansea, University Bay Campus12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G3895310:54 AM4h19Swansea station (SWA)3:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$821One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G39180 · G389759:27 AM4h46Swansea station (SWA)2:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$611One-way1 transfer
- G389508:54 AM4h19Swansea station (SWA)1:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1131One-way0 transfers
- G38284 · G389677:52 AM4h21Swansea station (SWA)12:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM8h50Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM9h05Swansea, University Bay Campus12:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM9h15Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station12:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Manchester:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Manchester costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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