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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 25 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) on Sun, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
G011584:03 PM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$341One-way0 transfers- W299075:03 PM3h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$341One-way0 transfers
- W298943:03 PM3h03Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:06 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$441One-way0 transfers
- W298872:03 PM3h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$561One-way0 transfers
G38858+
C16966+W299135:30 PM4h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$651One-way2 transfers
- W298831:03 PM3h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:04 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1741One-way0 transfers
- W299075:03 PM3h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$341One-way0 transfers
- W298943:03 PM3h03Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:06 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$441One-way0 transfers
- W298872:03 PM3h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$561One-way0 transfers
- G011584:03 PM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00998 · G01132 | On time 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h21 | 8:32 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
 W33537+G01134 | On time 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29850 | 7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 10:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01002 · G01137 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01139 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 11:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01006 · G01141 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 11:34 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G38871+S12840+G01143 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h37 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01143 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01010 · G01146 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G38872+S12839+W29865 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h37 | 1:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W29865 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 1:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01014 · W29867 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29870 | 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 2:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01017 · W29872 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 2:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29876 | 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 3:11 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01021 · W29878 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29881 | 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 4:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01025 · W29885 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 4:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01149 | 2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 5:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01028 · G01151 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 5:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29893 | 3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 6:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01031 · G01156 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 6:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01157 | 4:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h05 | 7:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01033 · G01162 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 7:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29906 | 5:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h05 | 8:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01037 · G01164 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01038 · G01167 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 9:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01041 · G01168 | 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 10:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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