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4.6Travel Information to Manchester from Swansea
 Distance | 146 miles (236 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $41 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 6 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $41 (€37) • 4 h 17 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Transport for Wales |
Travel 146 miles (236 km) by train or bus from Swansea to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Swansea to Manchester.
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How to get from Swansea to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Manchester.
There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Manchester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Manchester:
Taking a bus costs $27 (€24) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Swansea is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 30 min.
Manchester is approximately 146 miles (236 km) away from Swansea.
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Manchester is:
- 11 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Manchester:
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Swansea to Manchester:
- You can travel to Manchester from Swansea by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with FlixBus from Swansea to Manchester.
- You can take a train from Swansea to Manchester with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $41 (€37) with Transport for Wales from Swansea to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Swansea to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Swansea and Manchester.
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