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 FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$15

tomorrow

$15

Sunday

$17

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Thursday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	1:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 25m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	10:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	4:00 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 7/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	6h 5m	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 30m	1:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 55m	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 45m	8:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	5h 25m	4:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 40m	12:05 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 55m	2:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 25m	3:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	10:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 55m	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:40 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 20m	9:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 55m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 35m	4:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	9:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 55m	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	11:40 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	3:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	6:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 20m	10:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 50m	12:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	6:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Manchester to Bristol. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 62 buses from Manchester to Bristol, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bristol, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $13, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Bristol

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 18 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bristol starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:35 PM
Latest Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	140.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bristol

Every day, 18 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 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$15

Saturday 07/25

$15

Sunday 07/26

$17

Monday 07/27

$14

Tuesday 07/28

$17

Wednesday 07/29

$14

Thursday 07/30

$14

Friday 07/31

$15

Saturday 08/01

$15

Sunday 08/02

$17

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

$14

Wednesday 08/05

$29

Thursday 08/06

$29

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$15

Sunday 08/09

$16

Monday 08/10

$22

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$14

Thursday 08/13

$13

Friday 08/14

$18

Saturday 08/15

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 $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bristol. Friday 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 $13. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

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.

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

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

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 $13 and takes 3h 45m 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 $13 and $44. 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 18 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 $16. 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 1:35 PM. 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 6:35 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 FlixBus and National Express. 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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!