Trains tickets from Manchester to Bristol

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TodayMay 5
from $126
TomorrowMay 6
from $81
WedMay 7
from $90
ThuMay 8
from $72
FriMay 9
from $81
SatMay 10
from $81
SunMay 11
from $81
MonMay 12
from $72

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Bristol.

Average Price$10 - $99Average Duration5h 20m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$33 - $419Average Duration3h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $37Average Duration3h 10m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Bristol

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Bristol: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$94
Average train trip duration3h 5m
Number of daily trains26
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance136 miles (219 km)
Latest train departure8:25pm

Manchester to Bristol Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/03
$126
05/04
$126
Today
$126
05/06
$81
05/07
$90
05/08
$72
05/09
$81
05/10
$81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Bristol was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $397 for a train ticket from Manchester to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-05-08.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bristol you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Manchester and Bristol, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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