Swansea to Greater Manchester Buses

Swansea to Greater Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Greater Manchester takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 50m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus Uk071

7h 15m

£29–52

Swansea to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Swansea and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:15 PM
7h • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:05 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 3:15 PM
7h • 1 change
10:40 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:25 PM → 8:45 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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