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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€83 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Manchester:
A bus is $40 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Manchester costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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