There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 9m£85–150Bus
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 / ...
5h 42m£43–101Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Swanseacar 174.2 mi
4h 5m£43–62
Manchester to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Manchester and Swansea is 215 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £150.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Manchester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- £30–85
- 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
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Manchester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Swansea is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Manchester to Swansea.
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