What is the distance between Swansea and Manchester?

The distance between Swansea and Manchester is approximately 238 km (147 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Manchester?

Buses departing from Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Bus Swansea to Manchester from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swansea to Manchester on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Swansea	11h 50m	10:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Swansea	14h 55m	1:55am	Thomas Street (Stop Nn)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	11h 40m	10:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	14h 45m	1:55am	Thomas Street (Stop Nn)	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Swansea	15h 30m	6:50am	Shudehill	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

237 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $98	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $344	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11293 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $32

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Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Manchester?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Swansea to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Swansea and Manchester?
The distance between Swansea and Manchester is approximately 238 km (147 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Manchester?
Buses departing from Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$23

11-12

$23

Today

$23

11-14

$22

11-15

$33

11-16

$34

11-17

$29

11-18

$28

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $74 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-14.