There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 34m£119–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 40m£45–107Drive 187.4 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsulacar 187.4 mi
3h 57m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 22m£87–152
Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Cillibion Saw Mill via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Llanelli via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Gower Peninsula is 242 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 34m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Gower Peninsula, Wales?
You can take a bus from St Mary's to Gower Peninsula via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Cardiff Central, and Llanelli in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Cillibion Saw Mill via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Gower Peninsula.
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