How to travel from Manchester to Bristol
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4.6Travel Information from Manchester to Bristol
 Distance | 140 miles (226 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $10 - $44 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 3 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $44 (€40) • 3 h 3 min |
 Popular travel companies | 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.
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.
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Travel from Manchester to Bristol on National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Manchester to Bristol. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Manchester to Bristol, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
FAQs: Travel 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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