There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Malmesbury by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h£96–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 29m£21–33Drive 156.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Malmesburycar 156.2 mi
2h 55m£39–57Fly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 45m£60–160Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Kembletrain
5h 25m£64–115Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus 99
5h 53mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus 99
6h 59m
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Malmesbury is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Malmesbury is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Triangle via Cabot Circus and Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Chippenham via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Manchester and Malmesbury is 210 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Malmesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Manchester to Malmesbury, including transfers.
Manchester to Malmesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Malmesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Malmesbury is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Malmesbury, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 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 £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Malmesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Malmesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Malmesbury is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Manchester to Malmesbury.
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