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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Middleton is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Middleton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Middleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Middleton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Chapel Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Bristol to Middleton?

The distance between Bristol and Middleton is 178 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Middleton without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Bristol to Middleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Middleton bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Middleton?

The best way to get from Bristol to Middleton is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bristol to Middleton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Middleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Middleton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bristol to Middleton.

Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 602+ hotels available in Middleton.

Bristol to Middleton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 46m
£90–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
4h 31m
£18–29
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Middletoncar 171 mi
3h 7m
£42–60
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 20m
£54–169
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 30m
£35–82
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 3m
£106–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 56m
£123–343
Train to Exeter, fly, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Chapel Streetbus
4h 55m
£107–288

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 £85–130 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 £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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