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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Bristol

Composite routes from Manchester to Bristol

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 50 min
Bus
227 km.
from €18.48
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$215.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$379.73

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Manchester to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$37.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to rideshare which costs $14.13 - $32.61 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bristol Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bristol?

The distance between Manchester and Bristol is 275 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Bristol?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bristol bus from?

Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bristol train from?

Manchester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $173.91 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Bristol bus arrive?

Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Bristol train arrive?

Manchester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bristol is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Manchester to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Bristol?

Book your Manchester to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Bristol?

Book your Manchester to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2105+ hotels available in Bristol. Prices start at $32.54 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Bristol?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Bristol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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