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- Bristol Temple Meads - Info
- Bristol Temple Meads - Hotels near the station
- Bristol Temple Meads - Rental cars
- Manchester Piccadilly - Info
- Manchester Piccadilly - Hotels near the station
- Manchester Piccadilly - Rental cars
- Trains to Bristol
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Facts
Trains Bristol <> Manchester
Booking horizon | approx. 12 weeks |
Duration | 3h01 |
Distance | 168 miles |
Direct trains | Direct |
First train Bristol | 01h37 |
Last train Bristol | 01h37 |
First train Manchester | 05h11 |
Last train Manchester | 00h46 |
Trains per day | 36 |
Train company | Cross Country |
Station Bristol | Bristol Temple Meads |
Station Manchester | Manchester Piccadilly |
Timetable
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The first train leaves at 01h37 from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly, the last train leaves at 01h37. The journey time is 3 hours and 1 minute between the two cities. Each day around 36 trains run between Bristol and Manchester. Here, at HappyRail, you can buy all cheap train tickets from Bristol to Manchester!
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2nd class
- Comfortable seats
- Seat reservations are optional
- At-seat catering is available on most trains
- Free wifi
1st class
- Comfortable seats with more leg room
- Solo seats
- Reservations are included if you buy your tickets online
- Quiet atmosphere
- Power sockets at all seats
- Free wifi
- Drinks are included
- A small meal is included
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How to book cheap train tickets in Great Britain:
- Book as early as possibe
- Train tickets are available 2-4 months in advance
- Avoid trains in rush hour
- Travel very early in the morning or early in the afternoon
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Bristol Temple Meads - Info
Railway Station Bristol
"Bristol Temple Meads" is the name of the main train station of Bristol.
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- From ticket office: yes
- Ticket machine: yes
Operator(s)
Station map
Ticket office
- Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30
- Saturday 05:30 - 21:30
- Sunday 06:45 - 21:30
Info
- Bicycle parking: yes
- Bicycle hire: no
- First class lounge: no
- Wifi: yes
- Left luggage: no
- Parking: yes, paid, www.ncp.co.uk
To the city centre
- Walking: 10 minutes
- Bike: 5 minutes
- Tram: -
- Bus: -
- Taxi: yes
To the airport
A dedicated Airport Flyer bus service connects Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Airport, with the journey taking approximately 25 minutes. Buses operate 24 hours a day and at peak times, leaves up to every 8 minutes.
Bristol Temple Meads - Hotels near the station
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Manchester Piccadilly - Info
Railway Station Manchester
"Manchester Piccadilly" is the name of the main train station of Manchester. Another major station in Manchester is "Manchester Victoria" in the northern part which is used mainly by regional trains.
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- From ticket office: yes
- Ticket machine: yes
Operator(s)
Station map
Ticket office
- Monday - Friday 04:30 - 22:30
- Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
- Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Info
- Bicycle parking: yes
- Bicycle hire: www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/2322-manchester-piccadilly
- First class lounge: yes, above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse
- Wifi: yes
- Left luggage: Baggage Storage (Lockers). Situated on Platform 10. Mon - Sat 07:00 - 23:00. Sun 08:00 - 23:00.
- Parking: yes, paid, Boad Street, Manchester, M60 7RT, www.trainstationparking.co.uk/
To the city centre
- Walking: 10 minutes
- Bike: 5 minutes
- Tram: -
- Bus: 5 minutes, free
- Taxi: yes
Finding your platform
Check the large departure boards to find the right train - if it's not clear do not hesitate to ask one of the many helpful staff.
Manchester Piccadilly - Hotels near the station
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