Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Buses

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: 5 times a day
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best

Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071

5h 6m

£21–32

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:55 PM → 11:10 PM
4h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:10 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:50 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester buses

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Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:55 PM → 11:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM

11:15 AM → 3:40 PM

1:45 PM → 6:10 PM

4:55 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM

11:15 AM → 3:40 PM

1:45 PM → 6:10 PM

4:55 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:10 AM → 12:30 PM

11:20 AM → 3:40 PM

1:27 PM → 6:10 PM

4:49 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:50 AM → 12:30 PM

11:30 AM → 3:40 PM

1:30 PM → 6:10 PM

5:00 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM

11:15 AM → 3:40 PM

1:45 PM → 6:10 PM

4:55 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:30 PM

11:15 AM → 3:40 PM

1:45 PM → 6:10 PM

4:55 PM → 9:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Bristol Temple Meads, England and Manchester, England?

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station

Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station

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