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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Manchester:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 18 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.
- 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, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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