Bristol to Manchester bus with Megabus
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Manchester
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Manchester will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 20 buses that leave Bristol for Manchester on Mon, Jul 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 226 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX101 · NX120 | Delayed 9:20 AM 8:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX102 · NX120 | Delayed 1:40 PM 10:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX101 · NX120 | Delayed 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX102 · NX120 | On time 1:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 7:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX101 · NX181 | On time 6:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 14 | |||||
| NX100 · NX421 | 12:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h35 | 6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX106 · NX120 | On time 4:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 10:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX100 · NX120 | On time 6:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h50 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Bristol to Manchester
Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets from Bristol to Manchester from €8 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Bristol and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Bristol to Manchester coach information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
- Cheapest Price: €16
FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Manchester
When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in coach stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre.
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