Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with CrossCountry

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  • Transport for WalesG38983+Great Western RailwayW34618
    12:044h09
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    16:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38999+Great Western RailwayW34630
    16:054h08
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    20:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38953+Great Western RailwayG14938
    11:054h08
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    15:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38975+Great Western RailwayG14936
    10:054h08
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    14:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • Transport for WalesG38959+Great Western RailwayW34634
    17:044h09
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    21:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £551One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 219 km

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4h 27m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday 30 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34624+Transport for WalesG38991
Delayed
13:09 14:05Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h09
18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00876
On time
14:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35418+Transport for WalesG38957
On time
15:03 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h10
19:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00883
On time
15:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34630+Transport for WalesG38999
On time
16:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h08
20:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34630+Transport for WalesY63472+Avanti West CoastW33863
On time
16:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h39
19:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00888
On time
16:10 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h49
18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34634+Transport for WalesG38959
On time
17:04 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h09
21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00894
On time
17:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00723+Avanti West CoastW34288 · C01361 · W34024
On time
17:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h23
21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34637+Transport for WalesG39004
On time
18:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h16
22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34637+Transport for WalesY63476+Avanti West CoastW34129
On time
18:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h39
21:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
CrossCountryG66779 · G00901
On time
18:10 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h19
21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00730+Avanti West CoastW34083+Transport for WalesG39004
On time
18:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h39
22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00908 · G00912
On time
19:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h25
22:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00735 · G00918
On time
19:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h49
23:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00735+Avanti West CoastW34164+Northern RailL89207
On time
19:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h37
23:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14944+Transport for WalesY62764
On time
20:06 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h31
23:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
CrossCountryG00928 · G00934
Delayed
20:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
3h31
23:35 23:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34648+Transport for WalesG39013+Northern RailG90054
On time
21:03 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h24
1:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38945+Great Western RailwayG149316:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h11
10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG667167:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35415+Transport for WalesG389678:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h11
12:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG667218:10 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h49
10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14934+Transport for WalesG389509:04 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h09
13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG008549:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14936+Transport for WalesG3897510:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h08
14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG6673010:10 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h49
12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14938+Transport for WalesG3895311:05 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h08
15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG6673511:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34618+Transport for WalesG3898312:04 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h09
16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG0086512:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35417+Transport for WalesG3895513:04 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
4h09
17:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
CrossCountryG0087213:09 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2h50
15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 2h 49m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
219 km
Average train duration
3h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 49m
First train
5:02
Last train
19:42
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£19
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£35
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest Price
£180
Cross Country frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £45.
The train journey from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 219 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 219 km.
The first train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 5:02.
The last train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 19:42.
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly offers varied scenery, including rolling countryside, urban landscapes, and glimpses of the Peak District, providing a mix of industrial and natural vistas.
A day trip from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 49m. There are 8 trains per day. The distance is 219 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Most Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Stoke Gifford
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Bristol ParkwayBristol Parkway station, Station Approach Road, off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, City of, BS34 8PU+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Parkway from Stoke Gifford city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesFront of the station

Bristol Parkway train station facilities and services

Bristol Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Bristol Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bristol Parkway. ATMs are available at Bristol Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bristol Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bristol Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bristol Parkway: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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