What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Quay Street?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Quay Street is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Quay Street?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Quay Street is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Quay Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Quay Street station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Quay Street?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Quay Street. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Swansea to Quay Street?

The distance between Swansea and Quay Street is 218 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Quay Street without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Quay Street without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Quay Street?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Swansea to Quay Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Quay Street bus from?

Swansea to Quay Street bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Quay Street train from?

Swansea to Quay Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Quay Street?

The best way to get from Swansea to Quay Street is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Swansea to Quay Street bus arrive?

Swansea to Quay Street bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Quay Street train arrive?

Swansea to Quay Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Quay Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Quay Street is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Swansea to Quay Street.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Quay Street?

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Quay Street by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 44m
£88–146
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 46m
£28–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
6h 38m
£43–104
Drive 173.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Quay Streetcar 173.4 mi
4h 2m
£43–62
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 40m
£83–159

Swansea to Quay Street by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Quay Street, Salford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Quay Street via Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 38m.

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