How to travel from Manchester to Bristol

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Travel Information from Manchester to Bristol

Distance140 miles (226 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$10 - $44
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $44 (€40) • 3 h 3 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus 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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from Manchester to Bristol

How to get from Manchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM3h20
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
12:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM3h20
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
12:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC23747
09:03AM3h04
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:07PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC23752
10:03AM3h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:21PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$491One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG55962+Great Western RailP08391
09:30AM3h47
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:17PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$741One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23555 · C23745
08:25AM3h06
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:31AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM3h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM4h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
03:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM3h40
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
03:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$141One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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