There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 14m£112–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
5h 6m£22–33Drive 154.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Thornbury Castlecar 154.7 mi
2h 47m£39–57Fly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 22m£57–153
Manchester to Thornbury Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thornbury Castle. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Rock Street via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thornbury Castle. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bristol Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Manchester and Thornbury Castle is 175 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle, including transfers.
Manchester to Thornbury Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Thornbury Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thornbury Castle is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thornbury Castle, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Thornbury Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Thornbury Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thornbury Castle is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Manchester to Thornbury Castle.
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