How to get from Bristol to Manchester
- 216 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 20m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bristol to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 216 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
216 km
Bristol to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bristol → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Bristol to Manchester
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:35 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 07:35 | 20:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bristol to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bristol to Manchester, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Bristol to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Manchester?
The most useful route takes about 3h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bristol to Manchester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:35 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bristol to Manchester?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 07:35 and 20:30.
How far is Manchester from Bristol?
About 216 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bristol to Manchester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bristol to Manchester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Bristol to Manchester without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026