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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Bathby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bath by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
    4h 34m
    £22–32

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 45m
    £77–123

  3. Drive  171.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Bathcar car 171.5 mi
    3h 8m
    £43–62

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 37m
    £61–151

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    6h 12m
    £67–175

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain train
    4h 58m
    £111–364

Greater Manchester to Bath by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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