Travel Information from Manchester to Bristol
| 140 miles (226 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $10 - $44 | |
| Bus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 15 min | |
| Train • $44 (€40) • 3 h 3 min | |
| Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 140 miles (226 km) by bus or train to Bristol from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Bristol.
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How to get from Manchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Bristol
Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Bristol.

There are 2 travel options between Manchester and Bristol. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Bristol is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bristol:
A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Manchester to Bristol.
The fastest way from Manchester to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 3 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.
The Manchester to Bristol distance is around 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bristol is:
- 23 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bristol 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 when traveling from Manchester to Bristol:
- Most travelers board their bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Most travelers catch their train from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Bristol:
- You can travel by bus from Manchester to Bristol with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Bee Network, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Bristol tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Manchester and Bristol with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Manchester to Bristol tickets for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bristol with FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Bristol with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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