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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
30
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 $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 30 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Fri, Jul 10, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 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 Fri, Jul 10 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.
G38953+
G1549611:29 AM3h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer- C48821+G389509:28 AM3h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
- G15498+G389551:25 PM3h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
- W34663+G389477:07 AM4h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
- G15014+G389993:57 PM4h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$751One-way1 transfer
G667218:01 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$921One-way0 transfers- G6673010:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1111One-way0 transfers
- G008721:00 PM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1681One-way0 transfers
- G6673511:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way0 transfers
- G008549:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m 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 Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $74 (€61).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $73 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.44 (€-0.36). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 3h 9m 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 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, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15496+G38953 | On time 11:29 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h44 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G15007+G38983 | On time 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 | |
G01073+ W34290+G38983 | On time 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h41 | 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 | |
G00872+ C17758+ L89062 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 4:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G15498+G38955 | On time 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 | |
| G15011+G38991 | On time 2:01 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h13 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G01080+W34289+G38991 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h41 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34999+G38957 | On time 2:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00883 | On time 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15222 · W34630+Y63472+W33863 | On time 3:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 7:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G15014+G38999 | On time 3:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00888 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01083+W34291+G38999 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00894 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15502+G38959 | On time 5:24 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00723+W34288 · C01361 · W34024 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h32 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
| G66779 · G00901 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00730+W34083+G39004 | On time 6:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G15504+Y62764 | On time 7:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h09 | 11:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00735+W34164 · W34076 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 11:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00735+C18001+Y62764 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h04 | 11:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00735 · G00918 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h57 | 11:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41825 · G14944+Y62764 | On time 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h58 | 11:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
| G66987+W34144+G38945 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h38 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G14998+G38947 | 6:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h17 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66716 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66716+S12063+L89084 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G38947+W34663 | 7:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h06 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66721 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h58 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66721+S12062+L89089 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h39 | 11:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G01062+W33941+G38967 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 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 | |
| G38950+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 | |
| G66735 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 6:07 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $10 (€8). 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 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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