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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Middleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 40m
    £94–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    4h 31m
    £20–31

  3. Drive 171 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Middletoncar car 171 mi
    3h 7m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 26m
    £52–133

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 19m
    £34–81

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 58m
    £111–241

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 51m
    £123–386

  8. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 49m
    £117–219

Bristol to Middleton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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