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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Somerset takes 11h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Somerset. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 5m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Somerset bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Somerset. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Somerset at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West17h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West17h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West13h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Somerset? 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 Manchester to Somerset.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Somerset, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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