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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m 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 Manchester to Bristol:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bristol costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $73 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011449:03 AM3h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W2987111:03 AM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$391One-way0 transfers
- W298953:03 PM3h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$391One-way0 transfers
- W2986610:03 AM3h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:21 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:35 PM3h30Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM3h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East3:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM3h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way0 transfers
BA1363 · BA1352+
BA786312:15 PM6h50Manchester Airport7:05 PMBristol Airport$5791One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bristol:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bristol costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 18 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 bus and train 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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