The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£191
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £191.
To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 226 km
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3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Thursday 26 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h56 | 21:29 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h57 | 22:30 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 00:13 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 9h11 | 07:29 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| Friday 27 March | |||||
![]() | 07:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 09:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h56 | 10:29 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h58 | 10:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h56 | 11:29 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h58 | 11:59 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:01, the last at 12:33. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 08:01 |
Last train 12:33 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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