What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to rideshare which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from Temple Meads Stn and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How long does it take to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 43m.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Can I share a ride from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station

Q: How far is it from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 172 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 59m
£90–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Manchesterrideshare 165.5 mi
3h 59m
£12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 28m
£36–93
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 165.7 mi
2h 56m
£40–58
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
4h 43m
£55–131
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 19m
£71–132
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 15m
£109–237
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 12m
£116–380
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 7m
£114–233

Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Bristol Temple Meads, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to Manchester Piccadilly Station via The Haymarket, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 28m.

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