The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 19 trains that leave Bristol Parkway (BPW) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sun, Jun 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
G667776:09 PM2h51Bristol Parkway (BPW)9:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$391One-way0 transfers
G009404:09 PM2h50Bristol Parkway (BPW)6:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$391One-way0 transfers
G38977+
C0122712:01 PM4h14Bristol Parkway (BPW)4:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
G38986+
C500472:01 PM4h12Bristol Parkway (BPW)6:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
G38982+
C012261:03 PM4h12Bristol Parkway (BPW)5:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
G66550 · G009178:41 PM2h47Bristol Parkway (BPW)11:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way1 transfer
W29782 · G0086712:40 PM2h49Bristol Parkway (BPW)3:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1741One-way1 transfer
G00724 · G008975:40 PM2h49Bristol Parkway (BPW)8:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1741One-way1 transfer
W29795 · G008904:40 PM2h49Bristol Parkway (BPW)7:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way1 transfer
G01077 · G008741:40 PM2h49Bristol Parkway (BPW)4:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1741One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.76 (€-2.24). The journey takes 3h 9m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38960+ W34636 | Delayed 5:05 PM 5:37 PMBristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h36 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00725+ W33674 · W33425 | On time 5:42 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h02 | 8:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G66778 · G00903 | On time 6:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h20 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00729+ W33758 · W33676 | On time 6:42 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h02 | 9:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G00909 · G00910 | On time 7:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h20 | 10:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00736 · G00919 | On time 7:42 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h47 | 11:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y62762+ C42180 | Delayed 7:27 PM 8:04 PMBristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h39 | 11:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00929 · G66615 | On time 8:42 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 3h27 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
G01071 · G00863 | On time 11:40 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38977+ C01227 | 12:01 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 4h14 | 4:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W29782 · G00867 | On time 12:40 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38982+ C01226 | 1:03 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 4h12 | 5:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00871 | On time 1:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h51 | 4:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01077 · G00874 | 1:40 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38986+ C50047 | 2:01 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 4h12 | 6:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00878 | 2:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h51 | 5:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01078 · G00880 | On time 2:40 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00884 | 3:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h51 | 6:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29792 · G00885 | 3:40 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00940 | 4:09 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h50 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29795 · G00890 | On time 4:40 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h49 | 7:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:00 Saturday 06:50 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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