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Bristol to Atherton buses

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The average bus between Bristol and Atherton takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

4h 55m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071

5h 3m

£22–35

Bristol to Atherton bus times

Buses run 5 times a day 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 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:30 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:36 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:22 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:44 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:09 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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