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Car
2 h 55 min
267 km.
from $14
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Bristol, Great Britain → Manchester, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bristol to Manchester

Composite routes from Bristol to Manchester

Cheapest
2 h 55 min
Car
267 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 45 min
Bus
227 km.
from €18.48
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 15m
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$39.24–$202.52
easyJet
Website
3h 57m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$63.29–$303.79
British Airways
Website
3h 32m
Every day
$215.18–$531.63
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 32m
Every day
$215.18–$531.63
Bus operators
Found: 6
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
Bristol Airport Flyer
Lulsgate House, Bristol Airport, Bristol,
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
Bristol Airport Flyer
Lulsgate House, Bristol Airport, Bristol,
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bristol Airport Flyer
Lulsgate House, Bristol Airport, Bristol,
+44 3713 344444
+44 3713 344444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
+48 774 434 444
+48 774 434 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bristol Airport Flyer
Lulsgate House, Bristol Airport, Bristol,
+44 3713 344444
+44 3713 344444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 28m
4 times a day
$17.72–$39.24
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Train operators
Found: 6
East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
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Cross Country
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TransPennine Express Service
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Northern Rail
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East Midlands Railways
Website
35 min
Hourly
$12.66–$30.38
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
1h 39m
Hourly
$82.28–$177.21
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h
Hourly
$27.85–$39.24
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
2h 59m
Every 3 hours
$113.92–$329.10
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
37 min
Hourly
$15.19–$37.97
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
Website
54 min
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$9.49–$12.66
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Bristol to Manchester?

The distance between Bristol and Manchester is 275 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Manchester bus from?

Bristol to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Manchester train from?

Bristol to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $163.04 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Bristol to Manchester bus arrive?

Bristol to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Manchester is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bristol to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Manchester?

Book your Bristol to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Manchester?

Book your Bristol to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Bristol to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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