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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you need to make at least one change.
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G9008711:013h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes- C42260+G39036+G9007213:033h49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
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W849048:224h22Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes - C42699+G38952+W849069:194h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
- C42701+G38954+W8491311:234h21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)15:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
G00853+G898479:003h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£841One-way1 change- G66720+G898398:003h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£841One-way1 change
- G00864+G8986512:003h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)15:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way1 change
- G66736+G8986111:003h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way1 change
- G00870+G8981713:003h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 214 km
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3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G66721+G89839 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h35 | 11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G66721+G90083+ C17887 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h51 | 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G38967+G14933+W84903+G15526 | Delayed 8:08 8:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h36 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
| G39027+G90085+G15002 | Delayed 8:38 8:55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h57 | 12:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G38950+C48821+W84907 | Delayed 9:07 9:28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h16 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 08:39. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 8:39 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA), 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 (MIA)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 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.
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