What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Swanage to Manchester?

The distance between Swanage and Manchester is 281 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £220 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Swanage to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Manchester bus from?

Swanage to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Manchester train from?

Swanage to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Manchester?

The best way to get from Swanage to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £220 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Swanage to Manchester bus arrive?

Swanage to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swanage to Manchester train arrive?

Swanage to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Swanage to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3589+ hotels available in Manchester.

Swanage to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 22m
£222–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 16m
£43–77
Drive 236.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Manchestercar 236.3 mi
4h 48m
£59–85
Line 50 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Banjo Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 49m
£103–355

Swanage to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 279.5 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 16m.

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