- Must visit
The Whitworth
University art gallery in nearby Manchester known for historic and contemporary collections, strong temporary exhibitions, and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Manchester Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bristol for Manchester Airport on Mon, Jun 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester Airport costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Manchester Airport buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 AM Bristol | 6h25 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Bristol | 7h05 | 4:00 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Bristol | 5h10 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Bristol | 5h10 | 8:25 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Bristol | 5h35 | 9:25 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Bristol | 8h45 | 3:00 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bristol to Manchester Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
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