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How to get fromNorth West to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from North West to Bristol 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 / ...
    5h
    £81–120

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    6h 39m
    £25–35

  3. Drive  176.4 mi

    1. Drive from North West to Bristolcar car 176.4 mi
    3h 3m
    £45–64

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 45m
    £61–159

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    6h 59m
    £34–60

  6. 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
    6h 23m
    £67–174

North West to Bristol by bus and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between North West, England and Bristol, 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, you can take a bus from Scant Row to Bristol Bus Station via Bolton Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 39m.

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