Find coaches from Swansea to Manchester

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Next departures from Swansea to Manchester on 10 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Swansea
ShudehillCheapest
Flixbus
Swansea University - Bay Campus
116673Fastest
Flixbus
Swansea
ShudehillNo tags
Flixbus
Swansea
ShudehillNo tags
Flixbus
Swansea
ShudehillNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Swansea to Manchester

Bus
Average priceUS$19 - US$59Average duration9h 5m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$71 - US$242Average duration4h 29m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$25 - US$25Average duration4h 30m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Swansea to Manchester

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 US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Swansea to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$27
Average bus trip duration9h 5m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance146 miles
Latest bus departure15:30

Swansea to Manchester Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Swansea to Manchester.

Bus service from Swansea to Manchester will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Manchester from Swansea, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Swansea - Manchester

  1. 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).

  2. 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
06/10
US$23
07/10
US$20
Today
US$20
09/10
US$22
10/10
US$21
11/10
US$17
12/10
US$23
13/10
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Swansea to Manchester was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$17

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 US$17 to US$46 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 US$17, which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Swansea to Manchester but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Swansea to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Swansea to Manchester.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Swansea by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Swansea

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Swansea to Manchester

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