How to get from
Bristol to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Bristol to Manchester
£ 15|2h 47m
£ 30|5h 35m
£ 10|3h 20m
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CrossCountry15:00
2h 59m
17:59
Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly
£ 26
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Direct
CrossCountry08:10
2h 49m
10:59
Bristol ParkwayManchester Piccadilly
£ 61
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Direct
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CrossCountry14:00
2h 59m
16:59
Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly
£ 23
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Direct
Great Western Railway00:59
7h 14m
08:13
Bristol ParkwayManchester Piccadilly
£ 33
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1 stop
- Prices shown from Bristol to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Bristol to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester costs only £ 9 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 47m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
£ 26
Average duration
3h 47m
Departure time
09:33 - 16:29
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
£ 9
Average duration
4h 41m
Departure time
09:50 - 00:45
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Bristol to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Bristol to Manchester is Monday, with an average price of £ 23.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Bristol to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Bristol to Manchester is Thursday, with an average price of £ 9.
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From Bristol to Manchester: Travel Information
Companies operating from Bristol to Manchester
Find stations and airports near Bristol and Manchester
Popular train stations near Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads
Montpelier
Bedminster
Lawrence Hill
Redland
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near Bristol
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Bristol
Bristol Bond Street
Bristol Cabot Circus S4
Bristol Bond St
Bristol Bus Station
Bristol Colston Hall
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester Chorlton St
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
FAQ – How to Get from Bristol to Manchester
How far is it from Bristol to Manchester?
The distance from Bristol to Manchester is about 221km (137 mi).How to get from Bristol to Manchester?
There are 3 modes of transport available from Bristol to Manchester, including Flights Trains Buses.What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 47m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 4h 41m.What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of £ 9. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £ 26 on avergae.Flights costs around £ 67 on average.Where do trips from Bristol to Manchester usually depart and arrive?
Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Bristol to Manchester: Flights usually departs from Bristol Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport Trains usually departs from Bristol Temple Meads and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly Buses usually departs from Bristol Bond Street and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station .When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Bristol to Manchester?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: BristoltoManchesterTrains is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of £ 23 BristoltoManchesterBuses is usually the cheapest at Thursday, with an average price of £ 9 .Is there a time difference between Bristol and Manchester?
The time difference between Bristol and Manchester is 0m.