There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m£84–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 19m£32–48Drive 222.7 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Milnthorpecar 222.7 mi
3h 38m£56–81Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 11m£97–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
7h 52m£76–128
Bristol to Milnthorpe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Milnthorpe. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at The Square via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Milnthorpe. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Bristol and Milnthorpe is 230 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe, including transfers.
Bristol to Milnthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Milnthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Milnthorpe is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Milnthorpe, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to The Square via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Carnforth, and Railway Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to The Square via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Milnthorpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Bristol to Milnthorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Milnthorpe is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Bristol to Milnthorpe.
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