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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bristol 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 13m. 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 $26.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bristol
How to get from Manchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$161One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
L64748+C751369:30 AM4h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:41 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way1 transfer- L64705+
L1680810:30 AM3h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way1 transfer - L64749+L1681011:29 AM3h41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:10 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:50 AM3h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM4h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM3h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East3:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bristol:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bristol costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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