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Today28 Jun
from US$49
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$26
Mon30 Jun
from US$24
Tue1 Jul
from US$17
Wed2 Jul
from US$17
Thu3 Jul
from US$17
Fri4 Jul
from US$21
Sat5 Jul
from US$20

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: 116673
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Bond St
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Manchester

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$96Average duration4h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$50 - US$406Average duration2h 59m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$19 - US$37Average duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to Manchester

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

1carpool per day
3hAverage duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bristol to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$22
Average bus trip duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure01:00
Distance133 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Bristol to Manchester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Manchester

  1. What's the distance between Bristol and Manchester by coach?

    The distance between Bristol and Manchester by coach is approximately 141 miles (227 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Bristol to Manchester without a car?

    The best way to go from Bristol to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/06
US$28
27/06
US$63
Today
US$18
29/06
US$22
30/06
US$20
01/07
US$14
02/07
US$13
03/07
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Manchester was searched and found on 2 Jul 2025 with a price of US$13

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

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-07-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bristol and Manchester!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bristol to Manchester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bristol to Manchester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bristol to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bristol to Manchester?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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