What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Bristol?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Flights and Carpool for the journey to Bristol from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bristol from Manchester?
You can get to Bristol with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus3h 50m009:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:50BristolCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 30m009:20ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station12:50BristolCoach Station0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 23m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:34BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 9m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:20BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales4h 33m007:30ManchesterPiccadilly Station12:03BristolNailsea & Backwell Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses today
Cheapest Trains today
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FlixBus4h 30m015:10Manchester AirportManchester Airport19:40BristolCoach Station0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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Skyscanner28h 15m013:25Manchester AirportManchester Airport17:40Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
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Buzz7h 20m011:00Manchester AirportManchester Airport18:20Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
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Jet2.com5h 45m016:30Manchester AirportManchester Airport22:15Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
Cheapest Flights tomorrow
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Northern4h 47m005:46ManchesterPiccadilly Station10:33BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry4h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:39BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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National Express5h 50m021:45ManchesterCoach Station03:35BristolCoach Station0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry4h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:39BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 35m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:30BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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National Express5h 10m010:00ManchesterCoach Station15:10BristolCoach Station0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Northern4h 47m005:46ManchesterPiccadilly Station10:33BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 35m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:30BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Bristol?
You can get to Bristol from Manchester in just 3h 9m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry3h 9m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:20BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 23m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:34BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales3h 47m007:30ManchesterPiccadilly Station11:17BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 30m009:20ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station12:50BristolCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m009:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:50BristolCoach Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains today
Fastest Buses today
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EasyJet Airline3h 50m013:50Manchester AirportManchester Airport17:40Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
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Jet2.com5h 45m016:30Manchester AirportManchester Airport22:15Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
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Buzz7h 20m011:00Manchester AirportManchester Airport18:20Bristol AirportBristol Airport0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m015:10Manchester AirportManchester Airport19:40BristolCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Flights tomorrow
Fastest Buses tomorrow
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast4h 20m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station10:15BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 25m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:20BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 35m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:30BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast4h 18m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station10:13BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 25m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:20BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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CrossCountry3h 18m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:29BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast3h 25m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:20BristolAvonmouth Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:39BristolTemple Meads Station0Economy
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megabus4h 15m012:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 15m022:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange02:15BristolBond Street0Economy
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megabus4h 25m007:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange12:15BristolBond Street0Economy
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Bristol
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Bristol?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Bristol you will be arriving at Cabot Circus, Parson Street Station or Temple Meads Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bristol from Manchester? With 9 connections between 6 Bus, Train, Flight and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Bristol, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Bristol in just 3h 9m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Bristol are megabus, CrossCountry and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Bristol is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Brislington, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Bristol Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Bristol?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Bristol, are megabus, CrossCountry and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: megabus, National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern and 1 more.
Airlines: Skyscanner, Buzz, Jet2.com and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Bristol
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Bristol. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Bristol
How can I reach Bristol from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Car, with which you can get to Bristol from Manchester.
How far is Bristol from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Bristol is 226.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Bristol?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 39 kgs, and a flight 56 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Bristol?
You can get to Bristol with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bristol in just 3h 9m with a Train from CrossCountry.
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