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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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23

train journeys
per day

141

miles (226 kms)

2hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

04:53 / 23:38

first / last train

10

direct trains

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly , with 10 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 141 miles (226 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:53
    4 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:53
    4 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:58
    3 hrs 1 min Direct
    10:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    11:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    12:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    13:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    14:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:35
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    15:50
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    15:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    16:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:35
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:50
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    17:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    18:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:00
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    19:59
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:23
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    21:15
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    21:29
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    22:30
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    23:31
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly

About Bristol Temple Meads Station

Station name Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Address Bristol Temple Meads station, Station Approach, off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol,, BS1 6QF
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 21:30
Sunday 06:45 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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Amenities on trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 10 direct services per day from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.