What is the best way to travel from Swansea to Manchester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Swansea?
You can reach Manchester with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express8h 15m012:15SwanseaCity Bus Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express7h 25m015:45SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus8h 20m007:20SwanseaCity Bus Station15:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 07:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus10h 0m008:00SwanseaCity Bus Station18:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 08:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Transport for Wales4h 19m008:54SwanseaCentral Station13:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 08:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 13:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Transport for Wales4h 19m010:54SwanseaCentral Station15:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 10:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 15:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Transport for Wales4h 46m009:27SwanseaCentral Station14:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 09:27:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 14:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 46m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m008:23SwanseaCentral Station12:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 08:23:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 12:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 36m
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Buzz19h 10m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Buzz15h 20m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Buzz15h 40m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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KLM Cityhopper22h 0m010:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 10:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £547 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Aer Lingus3h 10m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Ryanair11h 40m010:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 10:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Ryanair9h 35m010:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport20:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 10:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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Aer Lingus3h 35m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 08:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £245 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express7h 25m011:15SwanseaCity Bus Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express7h 20m012:15SwanseaCity Bus Station19:35ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express7h 25m015:45SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus8h 35m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Aer Lingus3h 30m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £259 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Ryanair9h 30m022:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 22:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £319 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Aer Lingus3h 35m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 08:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £404 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus7h 50m015:20SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 15:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus7h 30m015:20SwanseaCity Bus Station22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 15:20:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus7h 40m015:30SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus23:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 15:30:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express6h 55m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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KLM Cityhopper16h 40m017:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport10:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £289 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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KLM Cityhopper14h 50m017:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £293 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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National Express7h 50m008:35SwanseaCity Bus Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 0m012:20SwanseaCity Bus Station19:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express6h 55m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 5m016:05SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Ryanair9h 25m021:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport06:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 21:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Ryanair10h 15m021:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 21:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £158 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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Aer Lingus3h 30m012:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport15:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £280 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Aer Lingus7h 5m012:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport19:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £286 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus7h 40m015:10SwanseaCity Bus Station22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus8h 0m015:10SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 30m015:20SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:20:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 15m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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Ryanair7h 10m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport06:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Ryanair7h 40m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Ryanair9h 40m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport09:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Ryanair8h 5m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 35m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus8h 45m009:15SwanseaCity Bus Station18:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 09:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus8h 10m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 03:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express7h 25m006:55SwanseaCity Bus Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 06:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 23m012:22SwanseaCentral Station17:45ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 12:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m013:22SwanseaCentral Station18:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 13:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m014:22SwanseaCentral Station19:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 14:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Transport for Wales5h 21m012:54SwanseaCentral Station18:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 12:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
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KLM Cityhopper14h 55m017:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 17:25:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £318 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
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KLM Cityhopper11h 40m010:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 10:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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KLM Cityhopper4h 35m017:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 17:25:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Swansea to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Swansea in just 3h 10m with a Flight from Aer Lingus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Transport for Wales4h 19m008:54SwanseaCentral Station13:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 08:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 13:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Transport for Wales4h 19m010:54SwanseaCentral Station15:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 10:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 15:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m008:23SwanseaCentral Station12:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 08:23:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 12:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 36m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m009:22SwanseaCentral Station13:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 09:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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National Express7h 25m015:45SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express8h 15m012:15SwanseaCity Bus Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 20m007:20SwanseaCity Bus Station15:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 07:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus9h 50m011:20SwanseaCity Bus Station21:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 11:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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Buzz15h 20m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Buzz15h 40m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Buzz19h 10m015:55Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 15:55:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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KLM Cityhopper22h 0m010:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/02/2026 10:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £547 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Aer Lingus3h 10m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Aer Lingus3h 35m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 08:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £245 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Ryanair9h 35m010:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport20:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 10:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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Ryanair11h 40m010:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/02/2026 10:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/02/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Aer Lingus3h 30m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £259 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Aer Lingus3h 35m008:35Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport12:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 08:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £404 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Ryanair9h 30m022:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 22:25:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £319 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express7h 20m012:15SwanseaCity Bus Station19:35ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express7h 25m011:15SwanseaCity Bus Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express7h 25m015:45SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus8h 10m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2026 03:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 55m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 5m016:05SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus7h 30m015:20SwanseaCity Bus Station22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 15:20:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus7h 40m015:30SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus23:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 15:30:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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KLM Cityhopper14h 50m017:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £293 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper16h 40m017:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport10:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2026 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £289 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Aer Lingus3h 30m012:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport15:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £280 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Aer Lingus7h 5m012:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport19:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £286 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Ryanair9h 25m021:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport06:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 21:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Ryanair10h 15m021:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 21:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £158 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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National Express6h 55m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 0m012:20SwanseaCity Bus Station19:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express7h 5m016:05SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 50m008:35SwanseaCity Bus Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2026 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Aer Lingus7h 5m012:00Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport19:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 12:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £181 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Ryanair7h 10m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport06:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Ryanair7h 40m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Ryanair8h 5m023:30Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport07:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 23:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 15m011:25SwanseaCity Bus Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 30m015:20SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:20:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus7h 40m015:10SwanseaCity Bus Station22:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus8h 0m015:10SwanseaCity Bus Station23:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2026 15:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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KLM Cityhopper4h 35m017:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 17:25:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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KLM Cityhopper11h 40m010:20Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 10:20:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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KLM Cityhopper14h 55m017:25Cardiff AirportCardiff Airport08:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 17:25:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £318 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m013:22SwanseaCentral Station18:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 13:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m014:22SwanseaCentral Station19:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 14:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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Transport for Wales5h 21m012:54SwanseaCentral Station18:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 12:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 23m012:22SwanseaCentral Station17:45ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 12:22:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
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National Express7h 25m006:55SwanseaCity Bus Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 06:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus8h 10m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 03:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 15m012:15SwanseaCity Bus Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 35m003:55SwanseaCity Bus Station12:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2026 03:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Swansea to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Swansea and Manchester?
In Swansea, you will usually depart from Central Station, Clarbeston Road Train Station or Llansamlet Train Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Swansea? With 9 connections between 4 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Swansea and Manchester, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Aer Lingus: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Swansea and Manchester are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Swansea and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Skewen or to Salford, and look at flights from Swansea Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Swansea to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Swansea and Manchester, are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR)
Airlines: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, KLM Cityhopper and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Swansea to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Swansea to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Swansea to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Swansea?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Swansea.
How far is Manchester from Swansea?
The distance between Swansea and Manchester is 236.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Swansea and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Swansea to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 10m with a Flight from Aer Lingus.
More routes to Swansea and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Swansea and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- London Gatwick Airport to Swansea
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