Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Swansea: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Swansea

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Swansea from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$25

Thursday

Friday

$32

Saturday

$32

Sunday

$35

Monday

$32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:05 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 10m	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:25 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 1:15:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 20m	12:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	9h 35m	4:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:00 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 4:25:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 20m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:55 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 4:35:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 35m	1:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:35 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:10 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 30m	11:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 11:50:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 25m	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:25 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	9h 40m	4:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:00 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Swansea via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- National Express
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	12:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:50 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 20m	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 25m	3:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	9:25 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	11h 45m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:55 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	11h 35m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:45 PM	Swansea	University Bay Campus	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Swansea via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- National Express
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 20m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:55 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 4:35:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/29/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	12:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:50 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 20m	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/29/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	13h 40m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:30 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	13h 30m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:20 AM	Swansea	University Bay Campus	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Swansea via Birmingham, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- National Express
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:35 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 5m	10:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/30/2026 10:30:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	9h 40m	4:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:00 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/30/2026 4:20:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	7h 20m	12:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	12h 0m	12:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/30/2026 12:20:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Swansea via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- National Express
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Swansea is $24 on 4/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Swansea

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Swansea are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Swansea. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Swansea.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 buses from Manchester Airport to Swansea, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Swansea, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Swansea

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Swansea in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Swansea starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Latest Bus	4:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	139.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Swansea

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Swansea: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$32

Saturday 03/28

$32

Sunday 03/29

$35

Monday 03/30

$32

Tuesday 03/31

$24

Wednesday 04/01

$24

Thursday 04/02

$29

Friday 04/03

$41

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 04/05

Monday 04/06

$60

Tuesday 04/07

$29

Wednesday 04/08

$26

Thursday 04/09

$24

Friday 04/10

$29

Saturday 04/11

$32

Sunday 04/12

$32

Monday 04/13

$42

Tuesday 04/14

$40

Wednesday 04/15

$29

Thursday 04/16

$25

Friday 04/17

$32

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Swansea

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Swansea, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Swansea. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Swansea, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Swansea

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to Swansea in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester Airport to Swansea, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester Airport to Swansea are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Swansea

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester Airport and Swansea.

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

City Bus Station

Plymouth St

University

Swansea University Campus

University Bay Campus

Fabian Way

The Kingsway

Wellington St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Swansea

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester Airport to Swansea? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Swansea? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Swansea bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Swansea bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 7h 0m to reach Swansea. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to Swansea?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swansea.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester Airport to Swansea each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Swansea bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to Swansea take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Swansea is offered by National Express and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Swansea?

The earliest bus arriving in Swansea from Manchester Airport starts at 12:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Manchester Airport to Swansea?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Swansea starts at 4:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Airport Swansea route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Swansea, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Swansea?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Swansea by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Swansea bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Airport Swansea bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport Swansea bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Manchester Airport to Swansea on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Swansea?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Swansea. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to Swansea?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to Swansea

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Swansea

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Swansea. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!