How far is Manchester from Swansea?

It's about 238 km (147 miles) from Manchester to Swansea.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea.

Bus Manchester to Swansea from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Swansea on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Shudehill	8h 45m	11:45pm	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	7h 15m	1:35am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Shudehill	7h 45m	1:45am	Swansea	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Shudehill	8h 35m	11:35pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shudehill	7h 35m	1:35am	Swansea University - Bay Campus	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Swansea

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

236 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $138	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $343	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Swansea?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Swansea

A
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Elba Crescent, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8QQ, UK
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B
Swansea Bus Station
Plymouth Street, Swansea SA1, Wales, United Kingdom
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C
Wellington St
Wellington St, Swansea SA1 3QX, UK

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FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11400 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $28

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Swansea by bus

How far is Manchester from Swansea?
It's about 238 km (147 miles) from Manchester to Swansea.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Swansea?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Swansea University - Bay Campus, in Swansea.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$27

11-21

$134

Today

$58

11-23

$37

11-24

$30

11-25

$26

11-26

$27

11-27

$34

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Swansea was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $135 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-25.