What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Greater Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Bristol and Greater Manchester is 167 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £18 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Greater Manchester bus from?

Bristol to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Greater Manchester train from?

Bristol to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Bristol to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Bristol to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester station.

Where does the Bristol to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Bristol to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Greater Manchester is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bristol to Greater Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Greater Manchester?

Book your Bristol to Greater Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Bristol to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus Uk071
3h 30m
£18–28
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 31m
£78–113
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Greater Manchestercar 165.7 mi
2h 47m
£41–60
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 7m
£57–142
Bus via Birmingham
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 541 / ...
5h 9m
£30–49
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 52m
£63–167
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 38m
£121–343

Bristol to Greater Manchester by bus

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Greater Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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