Buses to Bristol
from Manchester
The journey to Bristol from Manchester takes just 3 hours 10 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 11 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 06:10.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Bristol, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Manchester and Bristol 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 4 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| First departure | 06:20 |
| Last departure | 14:50 |
Flixbus schedule
Travel from Manchester to Bristol with Flixbus in 4 hours 15 minutes.
| Service days | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 15 minutes |
| First departure | 14:20 |
| Last departure | 14:20 |
Megabus schedule
Take the bus to Bristol from Manchester with Megabus . The first departure is at 06:10, arriving at 10:25.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 6 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 15 minutes |
| First departure | 06:10 |
| Last departure | 16:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester and Bristol?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester to Bristol, departing as early as 06:10.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester to Bristol?
The fastest bus to Bristol from Manchester takes 3 hours 10 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Bristol from Manchester?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Manchester and Bristol?
Megabus, megabus and Flixbus run buses to Bristol from Manchester.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester to Bristol?
The first bus to Bristol from Manchester leaves at 06:10. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Bristol from Manchester?
The last bus leaves Manchester at 14:20, arriving into Bristol at 18:35. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Bristol
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath |
| 39 minutes | 12 miles |
| Birmingham |
| 2 hours | 77 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 8 hours 45 minutes | 312 miles |
| Horley |
| 3 hours 15 minutes | 107 miles |
| Leicester |
| 4 hours 40 minutes | 103 miles |
| London |
| 1 hour 50 minutes | 106 miles |
| Magor |
| 1 hour 3 minutes | 13 miles |
| Oxford |
| 1 hour 45 minutes | 61 miles |
| Peasedown Saint John |
| 59 minutes | 12 miles |
| Taunton |
| 58 minutes | 37 miles |