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How to get fromBristol Temple Meads to Middletonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Middleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 50m
    £77–112
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    5h 34m
    £24–35
  3. Drive  171.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Middletoncar car 171.2 mi
    3h 7m
    £43–61
  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 40m
    £57–141
  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 35m
    £63–167
  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 15m
    £121–371

Bristol Temple Meads to Middleton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bristol Temple Meads, England and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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