Swindon to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Swindon to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€12

Average price

€22

Fastest journey

8 h

Average duration

8 h 29 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

216 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swindon to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swindon to Manchester will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Swindon for Manchester on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 216 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
04:20AM8h00
Swindon
12:20PMManchester
€121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:05AM9h15
Swindon
08:20PMManchester
€181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:40PM8h15
Swindon
10:55PMManchester
€251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:45PM8h10
Swindon
10:55PMManchester
€271One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:15PM8h45
Swindon
09:00PMManchester
€271One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Swindon to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €95.

Distance: 216 km

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Flight

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€139

Average price

€83

Average price

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

3h 30m

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30m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Live departures

Swindon to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 1:06 AM
Last updated at 1:06 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX403 · NX540
On time
5:20 AM Swindon
8h00
1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX403 · NX540
On time
5:24 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
7h56
1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
Delayed
7:50 PM 5:25 AMSwindon
8h45
2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
On time
5:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
8h41
2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM Swindon
9h35
4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM Swindon
9h40
4:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
Delayed
7:50 PM 10:45 AMSwindon
8h15
7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
On time
10:49 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
8h11
7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM Swindon
9h15
9:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM Swindon
9h45
9:50 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
Delayed
7:50 PM 1:15 PMSwindon
8h45
10:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
On time
1:19 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
8h41
10:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
Delayed
7:50 PM 3:40 PMSwindon
8h15
11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX401 · NX540
On time
3:45 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
8h10
11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station		1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM Swindon
9h25
2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM Swindon
12h10
6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM Swindon
11h50
5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1 transfer
national_expressNX444 · NX4248:00 PM Swindon
10h05
6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Swindon to Manchester

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Buses from Swindon to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
216 km
Average bus duration
5h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
7h 35m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Swindon to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Swindon to Manchester with National Express, Megabus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 35m
Cheapest Price
€10
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Price
€21
Megabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from Swindon to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Swindon to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Manchester.
FAQs
The average journey time by coach from Swindon to Manchester is 6 h 13 min   to travel the 216 km long journey, with around there are 2 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Swindon to Manchester leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Swindon to Manchester leaves at 21: 05.
There are 2 coaches a day from Swindon to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Swindon to Manchester coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Swindon to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Swindon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Swindon, A420 / Thornhill Rd (Sainsbury's), Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and Swindon, Queen's Drive. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Swindon, A420 / Thornhill Rd (Sainsbury's), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Swindon to Manchester by coach is February.
You have options as you can travel from Swindon to Manchester 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Swindon to Manchester

Swindon
Manchester
The major bus station for departures in Swindon is Swindon, Freshbrook. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon, Freshbrook for your trip from Swindon to Manchester.
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