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How to get fromSwansea University to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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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
    £68–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 17m
    £33–60

  3. Drive  175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea University to Manchestercar car 175.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £45–64

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h 37m
    £84–220

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 43m
    £44–81

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, 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 47m
    £94–192

Swansea University to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest 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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Swansea University, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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