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How to get fromManchester to Bristol Temple Meadsby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 5m
    £75–110

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bristolrideshare rideshare 165 mi
    3h 45m
    £12–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    4h 9m
    £22–33

  4. Drive  166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bristol Temple Meadscar car 166.3 mi
    2h 57m
    £42–61

  5. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    4h 46m
    £55–149

  6. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    3h 52m
    £61–103

  7. 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 21m
    £61–174

Manchester to Bristol Temple Meads by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bristol Temple Meads, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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