What's the distance between Swansea and Manchester by coach?

The journey from Swansea to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 147 miles (238 km).

What is the best way to go from Swansea to Manchester without a car?

You can reach Manchester from Swansea by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Swansea to Manchester from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Swansea to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Swansea	11h 50m	22:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:00	Swansea	14h 55m	01:55	Thomas Street (Stop Nn)	No tags
Bus	11:10	Swansea University - Bay Campus	11h 40m	22:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10	Swansea University - Bay Campus	14h 45m	01:55	Thomas Street (Stop Nn)	No tags
Bus	15:20	Swansea	15h 30m	06:50	Shudehill	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

147 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £53	Average duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£48 - £187	Average duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £20	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11343 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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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 by bus from Swansea to Manchester

What's the distance between Swansea and Manchester by coach?
The journey from Swansea to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 147 miles (238 km).
What is the best way to go from Swansea to Manchester without a car?
You can reach Manchester from Swansea by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£18

16/11

£19

Today

£16

18/11

£15

19/11

£15

20/11

£14

21/11

£15

22/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Manchester was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £41 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 £14, which is on 2025-11-20.