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Compare train and bus 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m 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 $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
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.
- FlixBus8:35 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:35 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G66550 · G009178:32 PM2h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G008843:00 PM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$341One-way0 transfers
Y41756 · GW229400+
G3898212:39 PM4h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$731One-way2 transfers- Y41761 · GW229200+G389861:45 PM4h28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$761One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 AM3h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:15 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM3h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Manchester:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Manchester costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 19 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 train and bus 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 Railway, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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