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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$63
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$101
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 59 m
Trains on Oct 08
40
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 40 trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 11 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.
G01044+
G389455:20 AM4h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$631One-way1 transfer
G15502+G389595:24 PM3h49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$741One-way1 transfer- G15527 · G14941+G390046:10 PM4h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:21 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$741One-way2 transfers
- G15007+G3898311:58 AM4h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$741One-way1 transfer
- G15525 · W34632+G389994:08 PM4h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$741One-way2 transfers
- G667218:01 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1751One-way0 transfers
- G6673511:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$911One-way0 transfers
- G0086512:00 PM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1711One-way0 transfers
- G008549:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$911One-way0 transfers
- G6673010:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$911One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 6:56 AM |
Last train 6:28 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00928 · G00934 | On time 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 12:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
| G01044+G38945 | 5:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h53 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38945+C47821 | 5:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h20 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66987 · G66716 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h24 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66716 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66721 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h58 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38967+G14933 · G15526 | 8:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00854 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38949+C48821 | 9:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h45 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38975+G15004 | 9:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66730 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38975+G15518 · G14937 | 10:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h06 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G66735 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38953+G15496 | 11:29 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h44 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G15007+G38983 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h15 | 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00865 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38983+C48896 · G14939 | 12:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00872 | 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38955+G15498 | 1:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h48 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00876 | 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38991+G15011 | 2:01 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h13 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38991+G14940 · G15522 | 2:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G38957+W34999 | 2:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00883 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38957+Y41809 · W34629 | 3:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G38999+G15014 | 3:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00888 | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38999+W34632 · G15525 | 4:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00894 | 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38959+G15502 | 5:24 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G00723+ W34288 · C01361 · W34024 | 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h32 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G39004+G15018 | 5:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h24 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66779 · G00901 | 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G39004+G15527 · G14941 | 6:10 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h11 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00730+W34083+G39004 | 6:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00908 · G00912 | 6:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h35 | 10:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62764+G15504 | 7:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h09 | 11:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00735 · G00918 | 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h57 | 11:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00735+W34164 · W34076 | 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Y62764+Y41825 · G14944 | 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h58 | 11:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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.
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Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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