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Which bus from Manchester to Swansea is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Manchester to Swansea. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£23
tomorrow
£27
Monday
£14
Tuesday
£18
Wednesday
£19
Thursday
£19
Friday
£22

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 9h 15m 15:25 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 00:40 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 15m 18:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 9h 45m 16:15 Manchester Coach Station 02:00 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £38
National Express 6h 40m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Swansea via Stoke-on-Trent, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      08:30
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      08:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      14:15
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:25 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 7h 35m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 20:45 Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy £27
FlixBus 9h 30m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 00:30 Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy £27
National Express 9h 45m 16:15 Manchester Coach Station 02:00 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £38
National Express 6h 40m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Swansea via Stoke-on-Trent, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      08:30
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      08:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      14:15
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:25 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 40m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 5m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:15 Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy £14
National Express 6h 55m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 15m 13:20 Manchester Coach Station 20:35 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 00:40 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 40m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 5m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:15 Swansea University Bay Campus  Economy £18
National Express 6h 55m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 10m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 8h 40m 07:25 Manchester Coach Station 16:05 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 10m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £21
National Express 8h 55m 12:25 Manchester Coach Station 21:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 10m 14:15 Manchester Coach Station 21:25 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:25
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      12:30
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      14:15
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:25 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 9h 40m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 00:40 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 40m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 55m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 55m 12:25 Manchester Coach Station 21:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:25
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      12:30
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      14:15
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 7h 15m 18:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 01:50 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 7h 15m 07:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:25 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 55m 07:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:55 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 5m 11:15 Manchester Coach Station 19:20 Swansea City Bus Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Swansea via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      07:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:25
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      12:30
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      14:15
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Swansea is £14 on 07/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Manchester and Swansea?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Manchester to Swansea. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Manchester to Swansea. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Manchester and Swansea.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 69 coaches from Manchester to Swansea, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Swansea, with 30 offers.

All facts for Manchester to Swansea bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 18 times by bus from Manchester to Swansea in one click. Book your Manchester to Swansea bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 07:10
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 18 Ø
Distance 236.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Swansea?

Every day, 18 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Swansea. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
Friday 19/06
Saturday 20/06
£23
Sunday 21/06
£27
Monday 22/06
£19
Tuesday 23/06
£18
Wednesday 24/06
£19
Thursday 25/06
£19
Friday 26/06
£22
Saturday 27/06
£19
Sunday 28/06
£20
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
£17
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
£15
Tuesday 07/07
£14
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
£15
Friday 10/07
£19
Saturday 11/07
£19
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Swansea

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Swansea, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Swansea. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Swansea, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Swansea

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Manchester to Swansea in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Manchester to Swansea, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Swansea are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Manchester to Swansea?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Manchester to Swansea timetable.

FlixBus from Manchester to Swansea

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Swansea:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:10
Last Coach 18:35
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 19/06/2026

National Express from Manchester to Swansea

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Swansea:

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 19/06/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Swansea

Here is a map with all coach stations in Manchester and Swansea. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Manchester to Swansea

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Manchester to Swansea. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Manchester to Swansea bus

How much does a Manchester Swansea coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester Swansea bus trip is available from £14 and takes 7h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Swansea?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Swansea.

How many connections are available for the Manchester Swansea route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Swansea is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Swansea from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Swansea is provided by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Swansea?

The earliest bus to Swansea departs from Manchester at 07:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Swansea?

The latest bus to Swansea departs from Manchester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester Swansea route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Swansea can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Swansea?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Swansea by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Swansea from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Swansea bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Swansea bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Swansea on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Manchester to Swansea?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 18 daily trips between Manchester and Swansea. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Swansea?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Manchester and Swansea change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Swansea

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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