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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bradford-on-Avon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 45m
    £103–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    5h 51m
    £24–39

  3. Drive 175.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bradford-on-Avoncar car 175.3 mi
    3h 17m
    £43–62

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 25m
    £60–148

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bradford-on-Avontrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 40m
    £85–145

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bradford-on-Avontrain train
    4h 19m
    £100–222

  7. Fly 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
    £118–380

  8. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 49m
    £120–243

Manchester to Bradford-on-Avon by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bradford-on-Avon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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