Swansea to Manchester train
Cheap train tickets from Swansea to Manchester
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Train schedule Swansea to Manchester
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Fastest train times from Swansea to Manchester
Fastest Journey
4 h 14 m
Average
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
237 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Swansea for Manchester every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Swansea to Manchester
 | Distance | 146 miles (236 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 20 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £77 (€87) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country or Transport for Wales |
Trains from Swansea to Manchester cover the 146 miles (236 km) long route taking on average 4 h 20 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or Transport for Wales. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £43, but the average price of train tickets is £77. Travellers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Swansea to Manchester
Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets from Swansea to Manchester from £43 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Swansea to Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Enjoy a smooth and easy journey from Swansea to Manchester with CrossCountry! As an official travel partner of CrossCountry, Omio can help you search current train timetables from CrossCountry, compare the best routes to Manchester from Swansea as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable CrossCountry Swansea to Manchester train ticket available today. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train from Swansea to Manchester on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 146 miles (236 km) trip from Swansea to Manchester with ease and comfort on a train with CrossCountry.
Train information from Swansea to Manchester with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 4 h 49 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Swansea to Manchester
Omio customers book a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Swansea, is located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city centre of Swansea.
The most popular arrival train station, Manchester Piccadilly, is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre of Manchester.
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