What is the cheapest way to get from The Centre to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from The Centre to Manchester is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Centre to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from The Centre to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between The Centre and Manchester?

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

Is there a direct train between The Centre 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 The Centre to Manchester?

The distance between The Centre and Manchester is 173 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from The Centre to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from The Centre to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £23 - £130.

How long does it take to get from The Centre 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 The Centre to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the The Centre to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from The Centre to Manchester?

The best way to get from The Centre to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £23 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 3h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the The Centre to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Centre to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Centre to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between The Centre to Manchester is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from The Centre to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from The Centre to Manchester?

Book your The Centre to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from The Centre to Manchester?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3431+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from The Centre to Manchester?

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

The Centre to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from The Centre to Manchester 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 17m
£23–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
3h 51m
£9–30
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Manchester165.4 mi
3h 28m
£12–26
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
4h 45m
£70–166
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
4h 55m
£14–44
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from The Centre to Manchester165.8 mi
2h 55m
£42–61
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 30m
£91–273

The Centre to Manchester by foot and train

70Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £9–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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