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There are 7 ways to get from Bridgwater to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Paignton - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 50m
    £105–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 52m
    £22–36

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 23m
    £41–103

  4. Drive 196.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgwater to Manchestercar car 196.2 mi
    3h 26m
    £48–69

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3h 52m
    £98–236

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 25m
    £87–160

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 48m
    £128–412

Bridgwater to Manchester by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 23m.

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