Bristol to Atherton buses

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The average bus between Bristol and Atherton takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bristol to Atherton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: 6 times a week
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Bus

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

Bristol to Atherton bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bristol and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Atherton at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:42 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:07 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:07 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Atherton.

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Atherton, England?

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

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