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How to get fromBristol to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 21m
    £97–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    4h 56m
    £23–37

  3. 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 Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4h 2m
    £32–80

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 155.2 mi
    2h 52m

  5. Drive 155.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 155.2 mi
    2h 52m
    £38–55

  6. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    4h 16m
    £47–123

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 58m
    £106–220

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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
    3h 54m
    £118–374

  9. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3h 50m
    £111–216

Bristol to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), 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 Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 2m.

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