Trains from Bristol to Manchester

Bristol to Manchester train information

• Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Bristol (South West England) to Manchester (North West England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
• Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Manchester from Bristol. The average journey time from Bristol to Manchester is 3h05m to cover the 141 miles.
• Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Bristol to Manchester train tickets

Bristol - Manchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bristol to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Bristol - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Bristol to Manchester are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 2 months in advance, you can find tickets from £27 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £43 for your train. Thus, you may save 39% on the price of your ticket by booking 2 months in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Bristol to Manchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bristol and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Bristol and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bristol - Manchester train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Bristol Manchester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

  For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Bristol Manchester ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Manchester to Bristol (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

• Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey