Buses to Manchester from Bristol

The journey to Manchester from Bristol takes about 4 hours.

Buses operate daily with up to 12 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Bristol at 07:00.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Bristol and Manchester 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 5
Shortest trip 3 hours 40 minutes
First departure 08:35
Last departure 22:05

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Bristol to Manchester with Flixbus in 4 hours 40 minutes.

Service days Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Services per day up to 1
Shortest trip 4 hours 40 minutes
First departure 07:00
Last departure 07:00

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Bristol with Megabus . The first departure is at 07:20, arriving at 00:40.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 6
Shortest trip 4 hours 10 minutes
First departure 07:20
Last departure 20:30

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Bristol and Manchester?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Bristol to Manchester, departing as early as 07:00.

  • How long is the bus trip from Bristol to Manchester?

    The fastest bus to Manchester from Bristol takes 3 hours 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Bristol?

    It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

  • Which bus companies operate between Bristol and Manchester?

    Megabus, megabus and Flixbus run buses to Manchester from Bristol.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Bristol to Manchester?

    The first bus to Manchester from Bristol leaves at 07:00. The journey takes about 4 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Manchester from Bristol?

    The last bus leaves Bristol at 07:00, arriving into Manchester at 11:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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