How to get from
Manchester to Bristol
Compare flights, trains, buses and more
Compare prices to get from Manchester to Bristol
£17|2h 54m
£32|5h 55m
£9|3h 20m
£33
£33
£25
£33
£29
£25
£17
£25
£20
£33
£33
£22
£20
£17
CrossCountry05:11
3h 42m
08:53
Manchester PiccadillyBristol Parkway
£33
Book
2 stops
CrossCountry08:03
2h 54m
10:57
Manchester PiccadillyBristol Parkway
£82
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Direct
Great Western Railway06:27
3h 41m
10:08
Manchester PiccadillyFilton Abbey Wood
£33
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1 stop
Great Western Railway07:30
3h 39m
11:09
Manchester PiccadillyFilton Abbey Wood
£33
Book
1 stop
- Prices shown from Manchester to Bristol are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Manchester to Bristol
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol costs only £9 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 29m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
£38
Average duration
3h 29m
Departure Time
23:36 - 21:11
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
£9
Average duration
4h 58m
Departure Time
07:25 - 09:50
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 Manchester to Bristol?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Bristol?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Bristol is Wednesday, with an average price of £21.
£45
£33
£21
£9
What is the cheapest day to travel from Manchester to Bristol by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Manchester to Bristol is Thursday, with an average price of £9.
£12
£11
£9
£8
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From Manchester to Bristol: Travel Information
Companies operating from Manchester to Bristol
Find stations and airports near Manchester and Bristol
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular train stations near Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads
Montpelier
Bedminster
Lawrence Hill
Redland
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular airports near Bristol
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
Popular bus stations near Bristol
Bristol Cabot Circus S4
Bristol Bond St
Bristol Bond Street
Bristol Bus Station
Bristol Colston Hall
FAQ – How to Get from Manchester to Bristol
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What’s the distance between Manchester and Bristol?
It’s about 221km (137 mi) from Manchester to Bristol. -
How do I get from Manchester to Bristol?
You can travel from Manchester to Bristol in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 29m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 4h 58m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bristol?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is by Buses, with an average price of £9. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £38 on avergae.Flights costs around £75 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Manchester and Bristol?
When traveling from Manchester to Bristol, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Manchester Airport and arrives at Bristol Airport , Trains typically departs from Manchester Piccadilly and arrives at Bristol Temple Meads , Buses typically departs from Manchester Central Coach Station and arrives at Bristol Cabot Circus S4 . -
When should you book tickets from Manchester to Bristol to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Manchester to Bristol are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of £21 Flights from Manchester to Bristol are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of £9 . -
Are Manchester and Bristol in the same time zone?
The time difference between Manchester and Bristol is 0m.