Manchester to Bristol
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Trip Manchester Bristol
Modes of transport | plane, carpooling, bus, train |
Distance | 141 mi |
Direct line | Yes |
How to go from Manchester to Bristol ?
You're planning a trip from Manchester to Bristol and like many travellers you are looking for the best and the cheapest mode of transport to travel between Manchester Bristol? Browsing several websites to get a simple information and book your trip is always very tedious.
You'll be able to get in a single search on Vivanoda, your multimodal travel planner in Europe, all the prices for flights, trains, carpooling and buses to travel to Bristol from Manchester Simply enter your travel date to Bristol and Vivanoda does the rest. To refine your search according to your preferences, use the filters and sorting options available.
You'll mainly use the trains, flights, carpooling and buses of First Great Western, Blablacar, National Express, CrossCountry, Arriva Trains Wales, MegaBus or Aurigny Air Services to reach Bristol.
All modes of transport Manchester-Bristol
If you've already chosen the mode of transport you'd like to travel with, go directly to the dedicated section:
- Flights Manchester Bristol
- Trains Manchester Bristol
- Carpooling Manchester Bristol
- Buses Manchester Bristol
Manchester to Bristol bus
Are you looking for a bus from Manchester to Bristol? There is indeed a direct bus line that operates this route.
Coach companies on the Manchester Bristol trip
The bus service between the city of Manchester and Bristol is operating by multiple coach companies: National Express and MegaBus.


You may wonder whether it's worth travelling by bus between Manchester and Bristol and what the advantages of this mode of transport may be. To encourage you to take the bus to Bristol, here are some arguments that will convince you.
- The coaches operating the Manchester Bristol line are mostly equipped with an air conditioning system, which will allow you to travel in good conditions during hot seasons.
- The Manchester Bristol tickets are sold at unbeatable prices, it is unlikely that you will find better offers with the other modes of transport: rail or carpool offers.
- The modern buses that operate the line Manchester Bristol have toilets and comfortable reclining seats in order to make you travel in optimal conditions.
Departure bus stations in Manchester
You will have to arrive at your Manchester stop between 15 minutes and 30 minutes, depending on the bus company, before the departure time indicated on your ticket. In general, the destination 'Bristol' is displayed at the front of the bus with the other cities served. Finally, present your ticket to the staff of MegaBus or National Express who will allow you to put your suitcases in the trunk and then board.
Arrival bus stations in Bristol
Once the bus has arrived at Bristol, check and collect your belongings so as not to forget anything.
Train Manchester to Bristol
Railway stations from Manchester
Arrival train stations in Bristol
Manchester Bristol railways companies
There is only one rail company for this journey: CrossCountry.
Is there a direct train bound for Bristol from Manchester?
Yes, it is possible to go from Manchester to Bristol by train without making any changes. Be careful, as this may depend on the date of your trip to Bristol and there may be fewer direct trains from Manchester on certain days. To find the cheapest Manchester-Bristol train ticket, we advise you to launch a search on Vivanoda with your travel dates.
Intercity Train Manchester Bristol
The railway station bewteen Manchester and Bristol are served by intercity trains which are faster than regional trains.
Cheap flights from Manchester to Bristol
Which airlines operate the Manchester to Bristol flights ?
This flight is scheduled by only one airline: Aurigny Air Services.
To help you find cheaper flights to fly to Bristol, we wanted to give you a few pieces of advice:
- Prefer flying to Bristol on a weekday (Monday to Thursday) and be flexible. Prices vary along the time depending many factors including the date and time of travel. So you'd better be able to have a 2- or 3-day flexibility to book your trip.
- It is highly recommended to book your Manchester Bristol flight several weeks (or even months) in advance. Most of the time, this is the number one yield management rule: cheapest price are available long time before departure (this targets leisure customers who are used to booking early).
Departure airport in Manchester
Destination airport in Bristol
Carpool from Manchester to Bristol
On the contrary to other means of transportation, carsharing doesn't provide to travellers a defined scheduled. This means that when looking for Manchester-Bristol rides, you'll be more likely to find ones if you search only three days in advance (and not two months). This is more a lastminute solution to go to Bristol.
Ridesharing is a new way of travelling allowing people to share Manchester-Bristol car journeys with others. This helps reduce travel costs for both the driver and the passenger, and also reduces the impact on the environment.
Which carriers to travel between Manchester and Bristol?






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