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

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Swansea to Manchester Airport

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

today

tomorrow

$24

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$26

Friday

$29

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 25m	12:15 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 40m	3:45 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	9h 15m	3:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 30m	1:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	13h 10m	4:35 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	5:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	3:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	3:45 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	9h 30m	1:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	7h 25m	12:15 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 45m	9:55 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	4:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	3:45 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 25m	12:15 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	9h 15m	3:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	6h 45m	9:55 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	4:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	9h 30m	1:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	3:45 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	9h 0m	3:10 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	5:05 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 5:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 25m	12:15 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 50m	8:35 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	4:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester Airport via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 32m
  
  0
  
  11:08 AM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:08:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
- National Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 37m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	4:05 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	8h 45m	3:25 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:25:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	7h 10m	12:20 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 12:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 10m	5:20 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	1:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 5:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 30m	8:35 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	3:25 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 3:25:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 15m	3:25 PM	Swansea	City Bus Station	10:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 3:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	8h 10m	5:20 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	1:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 5:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	11h 30m	1:45 AM	Swansea	City Bus Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 1:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 20m	1:55 AM	Swansea	University Bay Campus	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 1:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Manchester Airport via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 32m
  
  0
  
  11:08 AM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:08:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
- National Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 17m longer, but you will save $6

Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Manchester Airport

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Swansea to Manchester Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Swansea and Manchester Airport.

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

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

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Swansea to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Manchester Airport starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	139.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Manchester Airport

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Swansea for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$26

Tuesday 07/28

$24

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$29

Saturday 08/01

$26

Sunday 08/02

$31

Monday 08/03

$49

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$31

Thursday 08/06

$38

Friday 08/07

$37

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$51

Monday 08/10

$24

Tuesday 08/11

$28

Wednesday 08/12

$27

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$43

Monday 08/17

$29

Tuesday 08/18

$23

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Manchester Airport

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

With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Manchester Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Manchester Airport, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Manchester Airport

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 Swansea to Manchester Airport 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 Swansea to Manchester Airport, 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 Swansea to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Manchester Airport

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

City Bus Station

Plymouth St

University

Swansea University Campus

University Bay Campus

Fabian Way

The Kingsway

Wellington St

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs about the Swansea to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Swansea Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 25m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

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

Every day, the Swansea to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Swansea to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $75. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Swansea starts at 1:10 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 Swansea to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Swansea for Manchester Airport starts at 11:30 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 Swansea Manchester Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Swansea to Manchester Airport, 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 Swansea and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Swansea and Manchester Airport 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 Swansea to Manchester Airport 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 Swansea Manchester Airport 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 Swansea Manchester Airport 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 Swansea to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Swansea and to Manchester Airport

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