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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Greater Manchester takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Greater 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.

3h 26m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bristol to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Greater Manchester. 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 Greater Manchester at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Greater 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Greater Manchester, England?

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

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