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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea University to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 55m
    £83–143

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 45m
    £30–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    6h 51m
    £46–108

  4. Drive 175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea University to Manchestercar car 175.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £43–62

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    7h 49m
    £52–194

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 59m
    £86–163

Swansea University to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Manchester Central Coach Station via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 51m.

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