The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX100 · NX120
NX100 · NX421
NX100 · NX120
NX101 · NX120
NX100 · NX120
NX100 · NX120
NX100 · NX120
NX101 · NX120
NX101 · NX120Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 214 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX104 · NX120 | On time 15:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 21:10 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX120 | On time 18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 22:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:50 Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate | 10h35 | 05:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h50 | 05:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX101 · NX181 | On time 19:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 00:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX424 | On time 21:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h25 | 05:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
NX100 · NX421 | Delayed 14:20 01:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h15 | 07:15 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX106 · NX120 | On time 05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 10:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX120 | Delayed 14:20 07:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 11:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX101 · NX120 | On time 09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 13:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX120 | Delayed 14:20 10:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 15:50 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX102 · NX121 | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 16:50 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX101 · NX120 | On time 13:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 17:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX120 | On time 14:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 18:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX120 | On time 18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h20 | 22:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
NX100 · NX424 | On time 21:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h25 | 05:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport
Buses from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 14:05, the last at 17:20. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 14:05 |
Last bus 17:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South Wales, First Bristol, Bath & the West from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South Wales, First Bristol, Bath & the West for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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