Trains from Bristol to Manchester

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  • Lowest price from $69.90
  • Average duration 3h 17m
  • Connections per day 30
  • Distance 227 km
  • CO₂ per person 3 kg

train from Bristol to Manchester

The journey from Bristol to Manchester is about 227 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 17m with 30 connections per day.

Lowest price $69.90
Trip duration 3h 17m
Connections per day 30
Lowest price $69.90
Highest price $173.12
First departure 05:53 AM
Last departure 07:22 PM
Distance 227 km
Departure Bristol
Arrival Manchester
Travel operator Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
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Avanti West Coast15.89 kg CO₂
19:35Bristol temple meads
3h 32m
23:42Manchester Picadilly
$53.88
2 changes
Cross Country15.89 kg CO₂
11:00Bristol temple meads
2h 59m
13:59Manchester Picadilly
$69.33
direct
Cross Country15.89 kg CO₂
10:00Bristol temple meads
2h 59m
12:59Manchester Picadilly
$76.86
direct

Next departures from Bristol to Manchester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Transport for Wales $13,375.16
05:53 Bristol temple meads
3h 52m · 1 changes
10:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $33,126.23
06:36 Bristol temple meads
2h 51m · 2 changes
09:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $16,374.27
07:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
09:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
07:07 Bristol temple meads
3h 48m · 1 changes
11:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $33,126.23
07:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
10:44 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
07:56 Bristol temple meads
3h 42m · 1 changes
12:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $16,374.27
08:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
10:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
08:06 Bristol temple meads
3h 40m · 2 changes
12:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $33,126.23
08:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
11:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $16,374.27
09:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
11:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
09:27 Bristol temple meads
3h 39m · 1 changes
13:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
09:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
12:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $19,724.66
10:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
12:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
10:02 Bristol temple meads
3h 42m · 1 changes
14:13 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
10:07 Bristol temple meads
3h 36m · 2 changes
14:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
10:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
13:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $19,724.66
11:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
13:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
11:28 Bristol temple meads
3h 39m · 1 changes
15:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $16,374.27
16:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
18:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
16:08 Bristol temple meads
3h 38m · 2 changes
20:16 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
16:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
19:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $19,724.66
17:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 59m · direct
19:59 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
17:23 Bristol temple meads
3h 39m · 1 changes
21:13 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
17:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 52m · 2 changes
20:44 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $19,724.66
18:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 46m · 1 changes
21:29 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
18:10 Bristol temple meads
3h 48m · 2 changes
22:24 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
18:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 16m · 2 changes
22:24 Manchester Picadilly
CrossCountry $30,910.25
18:35 Bristol temple meads
2h 48m · 1 changes
22:29 Manchester Picadilly
Transport for Wales $13,375.16
19:22 Bristol temple meads
4h 3m · 1 changes
23:38 Manchester Picadilly
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 15.89kg
bus 17.02kg
flight 45.4kg
carpool 36.32kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Bristol to Manchester?

The train journey between Bristol and Manchester emits 15.89kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Bristol and Manchester?

Taking the train between Bristol and Manchester saves 29.51kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.13kg compared to the bus and 20.43kg compared to the car.

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