The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 4m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester is 227.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.