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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bristol to Manchester

Composite routes from Bristol to Manchester

Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
271 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 45 min
Bus
227 km.
from €18.48
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Bristol to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Bristol to Manchester?

The distance between Bristol and Manchester is 275 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Manchester bus from?

Bristol to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $163.04 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Bristol to Manchester bus arrive?

Bristol to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Manchester is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bristol to Manchester.

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

Book your Bristol to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Bristol to Manchester?

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