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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swansea to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swansea to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
£23
tomorrow
£23
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£15
Thursday
£27
Friday
£15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 50m 15:20 Swansea City Bus Station 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 10m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:05 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 55m 11:25 Swansea City Bus Station 18:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 7h 0m 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station 19:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Port Talbot, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      7h 0m
      Swansea
      11 km
      15:50
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      22:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 08:00 Swansea City Bus Station 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 9h 50m 11:20 Swansea City Bus Station 21:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 50m 15:20 Swansea City Bus Station 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
National Express 6h 55m 11:25 Swansea City Bus Station 18:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 0m 12:20 Swansea City Bus Station 19:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Port Talbot, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 13%
      7h 25m
      Swansea
      11 km
      07:50
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      15:15
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
FlixBus 8h 20m 07:20 Swansea City Bus Station 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
FlixBus 10h 0m 08:00 Swansea City Bus Station 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
National Express 7h 50m 08:35 Swansea City Bus Station 16:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 7h 15m 11:25 Swansea City Bus Station 18:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £16
FlixBus 10h 0m 08:00 Swansea City Bus Station 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £16
FlixBus 9h 50m 11:20 Swansea City Bus Station 21:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £16
National Express 7h 25m 06:55 Swansea City Bus Station 14:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 15m 12:15 Swansea City Bus Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 10m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:05 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 9h 35m 08:00 Swansea City Bus Station 17:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 35m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 7h 25m 06:55 Swansea City Bus Station 14:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 15m 12:15 Swansea City Bus Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 06:55 Swansea City Bus Station 14:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 15m 12:15 Swansea City Bus Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 25m 15:45 Swansea City Bus Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 45m 09:55 Swansea City Bus Station 17:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 10h 5m 03:10 Swansea City Bus Station 13:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester via Port Talbot, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 7%
      7h 50m
      Swansea
      11 km
      15:20
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      23:10
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £25

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 10m 03:55 Swansea City Bus Station 12:05 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 25m 04:05 Swansea University Bay Campus 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 9h 5m 03:10 Swansea City Bus Station 12:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 9h 25m 05:05 Swansea City Bus Station 14:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swansea to Manchester is £12 on 10/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Swansea and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily coaches from Swansea to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Swansea and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 77 coaches from Swansea to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Manchester, with 33 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swansea to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 22 times every day by bus from Swansea to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 01:25
Latest Coach 17:20
Daily Bus Connections 22 Ø
Distance 236.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Swansea to Manchester

Every day, 22 buses from 2 coach companies leave Swansea for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/01
Tuesday 27/01
Wednesday 28/01
Thursday 29/01
Friday 30/01
Saturday 31/01
£23
Sunday 01/02
£23
Monday 02/02
£17
Tuesday 03/02
£16
Wednesday 04/02
£15
Thursday 05/02
£27
Friday 06/02
£15
Saturday 07/02
£18
Sunday 08/02
£20
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
£12
Wednesday 11/02
£14
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
£16
Saturday 14/02
£17
Sunday 15/02
£20
Monday 16/02
£15
Tuesday 17/02
£20
Wednesday 18/02
£20
Thursday 19/02
£16
Friday 20/02
£21
Saturday 21/02
£18
Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swansea to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Swansea to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Swansea to Manchester, 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 Swansea to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Swansea to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Swansea to Manchester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 01:25
Last Coach 17:20
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 28/01/2026

FlixBus from Swansea to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 7h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:55
Last Coach 11:30
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 27/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Swansea and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Swansea to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Swansea to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Swansea to Manchester bus

How much does a Swansea - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swansea - Manchester bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Swansea to Manchester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Swansea to Manchester is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Swansea take?

The quickest coach from Swansea to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swansea to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Swansea at 01:25. 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 Swansea to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Swansea at 17:20. 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 Swansea - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swansea to Manchester 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 Swansea and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Swansea and Manchester 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 Manchester from Swansea?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Swansea Manchester 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 Swansea Manchester 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 Swansea to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

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 22 daily trips between Swansea and Manchester. 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 Swansea to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between Swansea and Manchester 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 Swansea to Manchester

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Swansea and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Swansea and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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