4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Manchester
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 35 trains that leave Bristol for Manchester on Sun, Aug 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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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C008402:31 PM4h43Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way2 transfers- V24894+C479814:15 PM4h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
- V22114+C479803:15 PM3h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
- V22111+C479836:18 PM3h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
- V22115+C488222:15 PM3h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
- G66550 · G009178:32 PM2h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€501One-way1 transfer
- G01071 · G0086311:31 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1421One-way1 transfer
- W29776 · G0086010:31 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€1421One-way1 transfer
- W29792 · G008853:31 PM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€951One-way1 transfer
- W29795 · G008904:31 PM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€951One-way1 transfer
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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 227 km
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€59 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G66736 | On time 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38954+C42701 | Delayed 11:07 AM 11:25 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h48 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00864 | On time 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00870 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38956+C42704 | Delayed 1:07 PM 1:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h48 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00877 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38995+C42706 | Delayed 2:08 PM 2:23 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h50 | 6:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00882 | On time 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38958+C42708 | Delayed 3:06 PM 3:27 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h46 | 7:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00939 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39003+C48823 | Delayed 4:08 PM 4:22 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h51 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G38960+W35011 | Delayed 5:05 PM 4:57 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00893 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00725+ W33674 · W33425 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 8:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G39005+C42268 | Delayed 6:07 PM 5:57 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h23 | 10:20 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G66778 · G00903 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00729+W33758 · W33676 | On time 6:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 9:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00909 · G00910 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 10:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62762+C42711 | Delayed 7:27 PM 7:23 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h20 | 11:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00736 · G00919 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h56 | 11:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62762+C48623 · C42180 | Delayed 7:27 PM 7:38 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h05 | 11:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00929 · G66615 | On time 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h36 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
| C47824+V26893 | 9:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h06 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G01066 · G00857 | 9:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| V22119+C50034 | 10:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h10 | 2:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| W29776 · G00860 | 10:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h58 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Manchester
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Trains from Bristol to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Manchester
Most Bristol to Manchester trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester from Manchester city centre
Manchester train station facilities and services
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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