What is the distance between Swansea and Manchester?

The distance between the two cities is 147 miles (238 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Swansea, chances are that your bus will depart from Swansea University - Bay Campus and arrive at Shudehill. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Coronation Street The Tour, Chill Factore, National Football Museum and Sightseeing Manchester.

Bus Swansea to Manchester from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swansea to Manchester on November 12
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 the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, 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$22 - $68	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $240	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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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 traveling from Swansea to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Swansea and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/10

$17

11/11

$16

Today

$16

11/13

$16

11/14

$16

11/15

$23

11/16

$24

11/17

$21

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $52 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-14.