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How to get fromBristol to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Greater Manchester 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 20m
    £77–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
    3h 30m
    £19–30

  3. Drive  165.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Greater Manchestercar car 165.7 mi
    2h 47m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 17m
    £57–142

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 25m
    £30–50

  6. Fly 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 Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 58m
    £63–166

Bristol to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Greater Manchester, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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