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Today30 Aug
from US$47
Tomorrow31 Aug
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 30 August at
    Departure city: Swindon
    Departure location: Swindon Bus Station
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 August at
    Departure city: Swindon
    Departure location: Swindon Bus Station
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 August at
    Departure city: Swindon
    Departure location: Swindon Bus Station
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: 116673
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Swindon to Manchester

Bus
Average priceUS$19 - US$85Average duration9h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$25 - US$25Average duration2h 50m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Swindon to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 50mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Swindon to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:30
Distance134 miles
Latest bus departure16:30

Swindon to Manchester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Swindon - Manchester

  1. How far is Manchester from Swindon by coach?

    The distance between Swindon and Manchester by coach is approximately 135 miles (217 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Swindon to Manchester without a car?

    You can travel to Manchester from Swindon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/08
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29/08
US$42
Today
US$43
31/08
No data
01/09
US$20
02/09
US$17
03/09
US$19
04/09
US$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Swindon to Manchester was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$15

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

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Swindon and Manchester!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Swindon to Manchester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Swindon to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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