The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Bristol
Cheapest price
46S$
Average price
113S$
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bristol will cost around 113S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 46S$.
Of the 36 trains that leave Manchester for Bristol every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
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G15043 · G151646:27 AM4h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:02 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)46 S$1One-way2 changes
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G150066:27 AM3h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:17 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)61 S$1One-way1 change
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G150129:30 AM3h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)61 S$1One-way1 change
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G150108:30 AM3h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:18 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)61 S$1One-way1 change
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G150244:30 PM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)61 S$1One-way1 change
G011388:03 AM3h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)151 S$1One-way0 changes
G011449:03 AM3h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)121 S$1One-way0 changes
W2987111:03 AM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)105 S$1One-way0 changes
W299085:03 PM3h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)105 S$1One-way0 changes
G01005 · G011408:25 AM3h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)151 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 9S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 9S$, and a train costs an average of 19S$.
Distance: 227 km
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3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bristol trains for today, Thursday, 11 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W29871 | On time 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h05 | 2:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01018 · W29873 | On time 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 2:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W29877 | On time 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 3:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01022 · G01148 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 3:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| Friday, 12 June | |||||
G00997 · G01131 | 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h28 | 8:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W33950+ G01133 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38866+ G15006 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h50 | 10:17 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38866+ G15043 · G15164 | 6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 11:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29851 | 7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 10:12 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01003 · G01135 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h08 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38868+ G15008 | 7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h48 | 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01138 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 11:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01005 · G01140 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h06 | 11:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38870+ G15010 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h48 | 12:18 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01144 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h04 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01009 · W29862 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38873+ G15012 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 1:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W29866 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h18 | 1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01013 · W29868 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G38874+ G15013 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h47 | 2:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Bristol.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bristol
Trains from Manchester to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19S$ but you can travel from only 9S$ by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price 19S$ |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Manchester to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester and Bristol from 9S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bristol
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
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