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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Manchester:
A bus is $59 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $72 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€38). The journey takes 4h 10m versus 3h 15m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Manchester
How to get from Bristol to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 PM3h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:50 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 PM3h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:50 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G667218:01 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G00928 · G009348:33 PM3h22Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:55 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$431One-way1 transfer
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W342885:33 PM3h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$641One-way2 transfers - G00730+W34083+G390046:32 PM3h49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:21 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$641One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 PM3h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 PM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:35 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:15 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Manchester:
A bus is $59 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester costing on average $86 (€72).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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