There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Bristol by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 913 bus, line 102 bus
best- Take the bus from Buckland Park & Ride @ Stop B to CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform Cbus 913
- Take the bus from CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform B to Pine St @ opp Bishop Stbus 102
1h 29m$3–7Drive 26.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bristolcar 26.4 mi
34 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Bristoltaxi 26.4 mi
34 min$140–170Line 83 bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Center St to Central Row @ Main Stbus 83 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
2h 12m$3–7
Manchester to Bristol by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bristol is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Buckland Park & Ride @ Stop B and arriving at Pine St @ opp Bishop St via CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Manchester and Bristol is 25 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bristol without a car is to line 913 bus and line 102 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $2 - $7.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Manchester to Bristol, including transfers.
Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Buckland Park & Ride @ Stop B station.
Manchester to Bristol bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform C station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bristol is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Manchester to Bristol.
There are 148+ hotels available in Bristol.
What companies run services between Manchester, CT, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Buckland Park & Ride @ Stop B to Pine St @ opp Bishop St via CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform B in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Buckland Park & Ride @ Stop B to CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform C
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $2–3
Bus from CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform B to Pine St @ opp Bishop St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
Bus from Main St @ Center St to Central Row @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Ace Transport
- Phone
- +1 860 222-2222
- Website
- acetransportsct.com
Arrow Cab
- Phone
- +1 860 558 4825
- Website
- arrowcabct.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide

