The average bus between Bristol and Bacup takes 7h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Bacup. 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 and Bacup. 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 Bacup at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Bacup? 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 to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bacup station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Bristol to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Bristol and Bacup is 251.3 km. The road distance is 306 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.