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Two ways to Travel from Bristol to Greater Manchester

Composite routes from Bristol to Greater Manchester

Cheapest
2 h 48 min
Car
266 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$379.73

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$518.97
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$886.04

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cabot Circus to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to night bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Greater Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Bristol and Greater Manchester is 267 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $22.83 - $31.52 .

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

The bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $22.83 - $31.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $271.74 and takes 3h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $44.57 - $184.78 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Bristol to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Greater Manchester is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bristol to Greater Manchester.

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

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

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3338+ hotels available in Greater Manchester. Prices start at $47.83 per night.
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