The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£55
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£82
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
4 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
4 h 41 m
Trains on 10 Oct
6
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol 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 to Manchester Airport will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Bristol to Manchester Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
C42700+
G38979+
W8491010:234h21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
C42699+
G38951+
G900869:254h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
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G38951+
W849068:385h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way3 changes
C42698+
G38971+
G900858:224h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
K00306 · XC067400 · G01068 · G667369:335h03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way4 changes
C42700+
G38979+
W8491010:234h21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:44Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
C42699+
G38951+
G900869:254h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
C42698+
G38971+
G900858:224h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£551One-way2 changes
K00306 · XC067400 · G01068 · G667369:335h03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way4 changes
K00307 · XC067500 · G01065 · G667318:335h03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£1341One-way4 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Manchester Airport
Trains from Bristol to Manchester Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 10:11. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 7:00 |
Last train 10:11 |
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Live departures
Bristol to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Manchester Airport trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66721+ C17887+ G90083 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h51 | 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G66721+ G89839 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h35 | 11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38967+ W84903+ G14933 · G15526 | Delayed 8:08 8:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h36 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
G38949+ W84907+ G15517 · G14935 | Delayed 9:07 9:13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h31 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3 changes | |
G38949+ G90086+ C48821 | Delayed 9:07 9:28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h24 | 13:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes |
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FAQs: Bristol to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Manchester Airport
Most Bristol to Manchester Airport trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Manchester Airport 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 Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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