Trains from Manchester to Bristol

Manchester to Bristol train information

The journey from Manchester, situated in England and Bristol, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Bristol from Manchester. The average journey time from Manchester to Bristol is 3h06m to cover the 141 miles.

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Manchester to Bristol train tickets

Manchester - Bristol prices calendar

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

Manchester - Bristol: 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 Manchester to Bristol are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £36 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £48 for your train. Thus, you may save 25% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days 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 Manchester to Bristol trains

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

Discount Manchester - Bristol train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Manchester Bristol train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Manchester to Bristol? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Manchester Bristol ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Bristol (one way journey).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

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