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Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 14 Jan
Cheapest
£52
Average
£89
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
P1167209:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£521One-way
0 changes
P1167810:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£591One-way
0 changes
P1166808:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£781One-way
0 changes
C6594709:353h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1231One-way
2 changes
C6594408:353h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1311One-way
2 changes
Bristol to Manchester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 January
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country P11668 | 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Avanti West Coast C65944 | 08:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country P11672 | 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Avanti West Coast C65947 | 09:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country P11678 | 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bristol to Manchester?
The best time to book your train from Bristol to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bristol to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bristol to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Bristol to Manchester.
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from £74Coaches
from £14Train times from Bristol to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 14 Jan
Fastest Journey
2 h 59 m
Average
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
227 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
P1166808:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£781One-way
0 changes
Fastest
P1167209:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£521One-way
0 changes
Fastest
P1167810:002h59
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£591One-way
0 changes
C6594709:353h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1231One-way
2 changes
C6594408:353h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1311One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Manchester
Trains from Bristol to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.
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 £7
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Train providers 4 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 21:00 |
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 £7
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains trains Bristol to Manchester
Travel to Manchester from Bristol from £42 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Manchester from Bristol. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Bristol to Manchester train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 2 h 57 min
- Cheapest Price: £42
- CrossCountry frequency: 17 a day
Trains from Bristol to Manchester
CrossCountry Trains operate direct rail connections between Bristol and Manchester. Daily departures begin around 7:00 a.m. continuing with hourly services until around 7:00 p.m. Additional later connections are available with the same company, requiring a change at Birmingham New Street Station. The journey time for direct trains is three hours and about 30 minutes more for indirect routes. Sunday services are less frequent, with no direct trains from Bristol to Manchester until 1:00 p.m. Trains leave from Bristol Temple Meads Station, south of the city centre, arriving at Piccadilly Station in the heart of Manchester.
FAQs: Bristol to Manchester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Manchester.
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Manchester can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Manchester is £57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Bristol to Manchester is on average 2 h 58 min for the 140 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Bristol by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Manchester leaves at 04: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Manchester leaves at 21: 00.
There are 6 trains a day from Bristol to Manchester which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Bristol to Manchester you can take a train with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Bristol and Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 00.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
A trip to Manchester from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Manchester is November.
You have options as you can travel between Bristol and Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Manchester
Bristol
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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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