You can get from Bristol to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Bristol to Manchester on May 26 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 140 miles (226 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $22 - $132 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $22 (€20) • 3 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $132 (€118) • 3 h 17 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Cross Country |
Take a bus or train to travel 140 miles (226 km) between Bristol and Manchester. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 17 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $22 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bristol to Manchester.
There are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Manchester including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Manchester from Bristol is by taking a bus with an average price of $22 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options to Manchester:
Taking a bus is usually $110 (€98) less than taking a train to Manchester, which costs on average $132 (€118) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Bristol to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 17 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 3 h 40 min.
You should expect to travel around 140 miles (226 km) between Bristol and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bristol to Manchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Manchester:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Manchester with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bristol and Manchester.
When planning your trip from Bristol to Manchester, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Bristol to Manchester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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