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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Bristol takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Bristol. 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 28m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Greater Manchester to Bristol bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Greater Manchester and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Bristol? 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 Greater Manchester to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

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

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