Bus and Coach from Swansea to Manchester: Compare all prices

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

£17

tomorrow

£16

Friday

£18

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£15

Monday

£19

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	09:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	17:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2026 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	8h 35m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	10h 30m	10:40	Swansea	City Bus Station	21:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2026 10:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	8h 10m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/03/2026 03:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	12:15	Swansea	City Bus Station	20:30	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 35m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	07:40	Swansea	City Bus Station	15:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 07:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 0m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	15:45	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 10m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 03:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 25m	11:15	Swansea	City Bus Station	18:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 20m	12:15	Swansea	City Bus Station	19:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	12:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	19:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 5m	16:05	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	11:25	Swansea	City Bus Station	18:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	8h 0m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	7h 40m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	22:50	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	07:40	Swansea	City Bus Station	15:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 07:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 0m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	11:25	Swansea	City Bus Station	18:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	12:20	Swansea	City Bus Station	19:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	03:55	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 45m	09:15	Swansea	City Bus Station	18:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 09:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	8h 0m	15:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	23:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	9h 5m	03:10	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 03:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	9h 15m	05:05	Swansea	City Bus Station	14:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 05:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swansea to Manchester is £13 on 30/03/2026. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Swansea to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Swansea and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 86 coaches from Swansea to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Manchester, with 38 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swansea to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 27 times every day by bus from Swansea to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Coach	01:10
Latest Coach	17:20
Daily Bus Connections	27 Ø
Distance	236.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Swansea to Manchester

Every day, 27 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 18/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

£17

Thursday 19/03

£16

Friday 20/03

£18

Saturday 21/03

£16

Sunday 22/03

£17

Monday 23/03

£19

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£16

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£23

Saturday 28/03

£22

Sunday 29/03

£22

Monday 30/03

£13

Tuesday 31/03

£17

Wednesday 01/04

£17

Thursday 02/04

£16

Friday 03/04

£19

Saturday 04/04

£21

Sunday 05/04

Monday 06/04

£41

Tuesday 07/04

£17

Wednesday 08/04

£17

Thursday 09/04

£17

Friday 10/04

£19

Saturday 11/04

£27

Sunday 12/04

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 £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swansea to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	6h 55m
Earliest Coach	01:10
Last Coach	17:20
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	16/03/2026

FlixBus from Swansea to Manchester

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	7h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:55
Last Coach	15:20
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	16/03/2026

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.

City Bus Station

Plymouth St

University

Swansea University Campus

University Bay Campus

Fabian Way

The Kingsway

Wellington St

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 £13 and takes 8h 35m. 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 £13 to £37. 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 27 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 £20. 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 01:10. 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 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 27 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 27 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

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!