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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bristol?

The distance between Manchester and Bristol is 172 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £23 - £130.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bristol bus from?

Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bristol train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £23 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Bristol bus arrive?

Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bristol is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Manchester to Bristol.

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

Book your Manchester to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Bristol.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Bristol?

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

Manchester to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Bristol by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 6m
£23–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
3h 55m
£8–21
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bristol165 mi
3h 29m
£12–26
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)MAN - BRS
4h 45m
£52–126
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus StationUk940 / ...
3h 48m
£50–90
Drive 166.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bristol166.1 mi
2h 54m
£41–59

Manchester to Bristol by train

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Distance: 170.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bristol, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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