The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Manchester Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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.


Travel 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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£47 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h35 | 11:36 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:01, the last at 10:00. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 08:01 |
Last train 10:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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