The average train between Bristol and Manchester Airport Station takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Manchester Airport Station. 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 Bristol and Manchester Airport Station. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport Station at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Manchester Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Manchester Airport Station station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Bristol to Manchester Airport Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Manchester Airport Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bristol to Manchester Airport Station train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bristol and Manchester Airport Station is 213.5 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.