The average train between Bradford-on-Avon and Manchester takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bradford-on-Avon to 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bradford-on-Avon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford-on-Avon is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford-on-Avon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bradford-on-Avon station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Bradford-on-Avon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bradford-on-Avon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bradford-on-Avon to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bradford-on-Avon and Manchester is 237.3 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 59m.