The average train between Bristol and Manchester Victoria takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Manchester Victoria. 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 2 hours between Bristol and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bristol to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bristol to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Bristol and Manchester Victoria is 227.2 km. The road distance is 276 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.