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

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bristol 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
    3h 30m
    £18–28

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 20m
    £77–122

  3. Drive  165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Bristolcar car 165.8 mi
    2h 48m
    £42–60

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

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

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 49m
    £28–48

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    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
    5h 44m
    £63–167

Greater Manchester to Bristol by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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