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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester takes 4h 17m 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 17m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
5h 6m
£22–33

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 20m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 20m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 33m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 40m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 30m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFlixBus4h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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