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

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There are 4 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 Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 42m
    £73–123
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 7m
    £32–59
  3. Drive  175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea University to Manchestercar car 175.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £44–63
  4. 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 26m
    £53–223

Swansea University to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 7m.

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