The average train between Bristol and Old Trafford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Bristol to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Bristol and Old Trafford is 224.2 km. The road distance is 280 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.