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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 36 m

Buses per day

Distance

227 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Bristol will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast buses

Of the 18 buses that leave Manchester for Bristol 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 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.

FlixBus

08:50AM3h40

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

12:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

€141One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:10AM3h20

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East

12:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

€141One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:40AM4h00

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

03:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

€151One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

12:00PM3h40

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East

03:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

€151One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

03:20PM3h30

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East

06:50PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)

€151One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Manchester to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 226 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Bus	Train
€20 Average price Cheapest	€63 Average price
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m 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

Manchester to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 9:04 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX120 · NX102	Delayed 6:20 PM 7:40 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h30	1:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX100	Delayed 6:20 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h10	2:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX121 · NX100	Delayed 1:30 PM 10:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h40	4:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
FlixBus	10:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	4h00	2:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:00 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East	3h40	2:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	0 transfersDirect
NX120 · NX101	Delayed 6:20 PM 11:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h35	5:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX590 · NX100	On time 1:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h10	6:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX121 · NX102	On time 1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h25	6:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX100	Delayed 6:20 PM 3:00 PMManchester, Coach Station	5h15	8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX121 · NX106	On time 4:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h25	10:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX100	On time 8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h50	2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
Monday, July 14
NX181 · NX101	3:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station	5h40	8:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX104	Delayed 7:30 AM 6:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h10	11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX102	On time 7:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station	5h40	1:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
FlixBus	7:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	3h40	11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:10 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East	3h20	11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	0 transfersDirect
NX120 · NX100	On time 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station	5h10	2:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX101	On time 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station	5h50	5:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX100	On time 2:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h30	8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX100	On time 8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h50	2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Bristol

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to Bristol run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

226 km

Average bus duration

4h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

€8

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 30m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Bristol

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets between Manchester and Bristol from €8 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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 to Bristol from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Manchester to Bristol with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: €16

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Manchester to Bristol coach information:

Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Bristol

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Bristol.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Bristol can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Bristol is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Bristol coach time is 3 h 15 min covering the 226 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Bristol leaves at 07: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Bristol leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Bristol without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 10 direct coaches from Manchester to Bristol each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Manchester to Bristol, you can count on Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Bee Network for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport. When arriving in Bristol, you can end your route in coach stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Bristol from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Bristol by coach is October.

You have options as you can travel to Bristol from Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from Manchester to Bristol has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to Bristol, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

No, luggage for the coach from Manchester to Bristol needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Manchester to Bristol.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Bristol

Manchester

Bristol

The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Bristol.

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