There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bridport by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 38m£126–194Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arts Centrebus Cr6
9h 11m£27–41Drive 224.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bridportcar 224.9 mi
4h 23m£56–80Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 45m£110–187Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 27m£39–66
Manchester to Bridport by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bridport is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bridport is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bridport. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Arts Centre via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bridport. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Weymouth via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Manchester and Bridport is 312 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bridport without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Manchester to Bridport, including transfers.
Manchester to Bridport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Bridport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bridport is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bridport, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Natwest Bank via Bournemouth, Weymouth, and King Street in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Arts Centre via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Arts Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Bridport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Bridport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bridport is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Manchester to Bridport.
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