What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Salford?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Salford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Salford?

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Salford 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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Salford. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Langworthy via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Swansea to Salford?

The distance between Swansea and Salford is 219 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Salford without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Salford without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Salford?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Swansea to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Salford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Salford train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Salford?

The best way to get from Swansea to Salford is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Swansea to Salford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Salford?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Salford?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 58m
£89–147
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 56m
£30–49
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 20m
£43–104
Drive 173.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Salfordcar 173.3 mi
4h 2m
£43–61
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 17m
£83–158

Swansea to Salford by train and tram

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and 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 Manchester Central Coach Station via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 20m.

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