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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Swansea by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    4h 59m
    £82–143

  2. Drive 168.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Swanseacar car 168.6 mi
    3h 46m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 25m
    £45–116

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Swansearideshare rideshare 168.6 mi
    3h 46m

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    6h 6m
    £57–231

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    4h 49m
    £150–429

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    5h 9m
    £164–315

  8. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 25m
    £148–292

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Swansea by train

Calendar51Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Swansea, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

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