What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to North West?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to North West is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to North West?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to North West is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and North West?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to North West. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Scant Row via Birmingham Coach Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and North West?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to North West. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Bristol to North West?

The distance between Bristol and North West is 187 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to North West without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to North West without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to North West?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bristol to North West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to North West bus from?

Bristol to North West bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to North West train from?

Bristol to North West train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to North West?

The best way to get from Bristol to North West is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Bristol to North West bus arrive?

Bristol to North West bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to North West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to North West?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to North West is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bristol to North West.

Where can I stay near North West?

There are 3580+ hotels available in North West.

Bristol to North West - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 56m
£81–120
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
5h 32m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 17m
£34–60
Drive 176.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to North Westcar 176.7 mi
3h 3m
£45–64
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 32m
£61–159
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
6h 11m
£67–174
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
5h 17m
£124–389

Bristol to North West by train and bus

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Distance: 185.8 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and North West, 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, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Scant Row via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Manchester Airport, Bolton, and Bolton Interchange in around 5h 17m.

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