A new coach service will launch from Manchester to Bristol with tickets starting from just £4.49. FlixBus has announced the new route which takes three and a half hours - only 20 minutes more than the average Manchester to Bristol rail journey.
The direct service will not require any changes, unlike many rail options, and will operate twice a day each way, daily. It launches on July 20 and will operate between Manchester Shudehill and Bristol city centre (Bond Street), it also adds Manchester Moss Lane to the FlixBus network for the first time. Passengers can enjoy free Wi-fi, charging points and comfortable seating on board.
The routes will be delivered by FlixBus partner Belle Vue, based in Stockport, as part of an expansion of the Flix network. Belle Vue’s Managing Director Phil Hitchen said: "This new exciting service from FlixBus brings great affordability, quality and service for anyone travelling Manchester to Bristol and return.”
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Launching just in time for the summer holidays, the new coach route is perfect for travellers wanting to take advantage of of events in both cities in the coming weeks. On July 27 Manchester will celebrate Manchester Day, while Manchester Pride takes place between August 23 and 26. For Bristol, find live music at Hospitality On The Harbour on August 3, while the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta will take place August 9-11.
Bristol was named by travel publication Time Out as the best place to visit in the UK in 2024. The city bagged the top spot thanks to “its combination of picture-perfect streets, a bustling nightlife scene and its cultural offering going from strength to strength in 2024”. Time Out added: “There’s something for everyone in this southwesterly city.”
