Which bus from Bristol to Manchester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 5h 20m | 17:50 | Bristol | Coach Station | 23:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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FlixBus | 4h 5m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 18:10 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 14:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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FlixBus | 3h 45m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:50 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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megabus | 4h 15m | 08:05 | Bristol | Bond Street | 12:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Bond Street, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 08:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 5h 20m | 17:50 | Bristol | Coach Station | 23:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 17:10 | Bristol | Coach Station | 20:35 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 17:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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megabus | 4h 15m | 08:05 | Bristol | Bond Street | 12:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Bond Street, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 08:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 5h 20m | 17:50 | Bristol | Coach Station | 23:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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FlixBus | 3h 50m | 08:40 | Bristol | Coach Station | 12:30 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus | 3h 30m | 08:40 | Bristol | Coach Station | 12:10 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:40:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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megabus | 4h 15m | 08:05 | Bristol | Bond Street | 12:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Bond Street, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 5h 35m | 14:00 | Bristol | Coach Station | 19:35 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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FlixBus | 3h 45m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 14:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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FlixBus | 3h 40m | 17:10 | Bristol | Coach Station | 20:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 17:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 17:10 | Bristol | Coach Station | 20:35 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 17:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus | 3h 45m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 14:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express | 6h 15m | 07:00 | Bristol | Coach Station | 13:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 07:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express | 5h 10m | 14:00 | Bristol | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 3h 40m | 17:10 | Bristol | Coach Station | 20:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 17:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus | 3h 25m | 17:10 | Bristol | Coach Station | 20:35 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 17:10:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus | 3h 50m | 11:50 | Bristol | Coach Station | 15:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 11:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express | 5h 10m | 14:00 | Bristol | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 3h 50m | 08:40 | Bristol | Coach Station | 12:30 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 08:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus | 3h 50m | 11:50 | Bristol | Coach Station | 15:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 11:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus | 3h 45m | 14:05 | Bristol | Coach Station | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 14:05:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express | 5h 10m | 14:00 | Bristol | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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National Express | 5h 5m | 16:35 | Bristol | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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All facts for Bristol to Manchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel daily 22 times by bus from Bristol to Manchester in one click. Book your Bristol to Manchester bus ticket starting from £10!
Cheapest Bus | £10 |
Fastest Bus | 3h 25m |
Earliest Coach | 01:00 |
Latest Coach | 21:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 22 Ø |
Distance | 226.5 km |
Coach Companies | National Express, FlixBus and megabus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Manchester?
Every day, 22 buses from 3 coach companies leave Bristol for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Bristol to Manchester
Book the ticket from Bristol to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Manchester are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Bristol to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £12 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 01:00 |
Last Coach | 21:00 |
Daily Connections | 13 Ø |
Found on | 24/07/2025 |
megabus from Bristol to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Bristol to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £16 |
Fastest Coach | 4h 15m |
Earliest Coach | 08:05 |
Last Coach | 08:05 |
Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
Found on | 05/07/2025 |
FlixBus from Bristol to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £10 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 25m |
Earliest Coach | 08:40 |
Last Coach | 17:10 |
Daily Connections | 8 Ø |
Found on | 24/07/2025 |
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