Bus Manchester to Bristol: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Bristol from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

$14

Sunday

$18

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$12

Wednesday

$12

Thursday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 50m	6:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	9:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:20 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	9:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	5h 10m	7:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 30m	3:20 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	5h 50m	9:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	9:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 40m	12:00 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
National Express	5h 5m	8:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	9:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 30m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 20m	9:10 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	5h 10m	7:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	12:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	8:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	12:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 50m	6:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	9:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	5h 30m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	12:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Bristol is $11 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Manchester to Bristol. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Manchester and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from Manchester to Bristol, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bristol, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bristol starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	140.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bristol

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$17

Saturday 12/06

$14

Sunday 12/07

$24

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$12

Wednesday 12/10

$12

Thursday 12/11

$12

Friday 12/12

$15

Saturday 12/13

$24

Sunday 12/14

$15

Monday 12/15

$14

Tuesday 12/16

$14

Wednesday 12/17

$15

Thursday 12/18

$15

Friday 12/19

$15

Saturday 12/20

$15

Sunday 12/21

$17

Monday 12/22

$45

Tuesday 12/23

$17

Wednesday 12/24

$18

Thursday 12/25

$56

Friday 12/26

$19

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bristol, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bristol. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bristol, with $12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Bristol, 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 buses from Manchester to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Last Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bristol

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Bristol.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Bristol? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bristol.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Bristol bus

How much does a Manchester Bristol bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 3h 40m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Bristol?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Bristol each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Bristol take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Bristol is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bristol?

The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Manchester starts at 4:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Bristol?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Bristol starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Bristol route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Bristol, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Bristol bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Bristol bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Bristol bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Bristol on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Bristol

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bristol

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Bristol. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!