How to get from Bath to Manchester

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What is the best way to travel from Bath to Manchester?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Manchester from Bath. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 33m
$25
$28
13
Train
3h 29m
$52
$91
3
Car
3h 20m
$38
$38
1
Flight
3h 0m
$37
$220
26

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Bath?

You can get to Manchester with just $25 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $28
Saturday
from $28
Sunday
from $82
Monday
from $25
Tuesday
from $27
Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
from $25

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 29m
    0
    12:06 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    5:42 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $66
  • Jet2.com
    28h 30m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $97
  • Ryanair
    7h 10m
    0
    3:40 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $109

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 47m
    0
    2:53 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    24h 30m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    8:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $82
  • Buzz
    10h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    9:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $106
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 25m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $247

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    5:42 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 16m
    0
    12:19 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    9h 5m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    4:45 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $46
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    1:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $157
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 10m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $356
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 31m
    0
    6:28 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    9:59 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $52
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 29m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    10:59 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $52
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 47m
    0
    6:57 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    10:44 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $169

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 33m
    0
    5:42 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 34m
    0
    10:06 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 51m
    0
    12:19 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $37
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 35m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    2:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $104
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 25m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $198

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Bristol Airport
    3:10 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $38

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 51m
    0
    12:19 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 34m
    0
    10:06 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 24m
    0
    1:06 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    1:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $40
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $93
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 25m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $202

What are the fastest trips from Bath to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Bath in just 3h 0m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 4h 25m
Saturday
from 6h 47m
Sunday
from 3h 0m
Monday
from 3h 20m
Tuesday
from 4h 10m
Wednesday
from 3h 20m
Thursday
from 4h 20m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $66
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    5:45 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $120
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    6:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $137
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    5:42 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 47m
    0
    2:53 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 14m
    0
    1:06 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 0m
    0
    8:05 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:05 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $303
  • Buzz
    10h 15m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    9:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $106
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 25m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $247

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    1:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $157
  • Ryanair
    9h 5m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    4:45 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $46
  • Loganair
    12h 0m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    7:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from $608
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 29m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    10:59 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $52
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 31m
    0
    6:28 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    9:59 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $52
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 47m
    0
    6:57 AM
    Bath
    Spa Station
    10:44 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $169
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 33m
    0
    5:42 AM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    12:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eastern Airways
    4h 10m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    9:45 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from $357
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $37
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 35m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    2:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $104
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 51m
    0
    12:19 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Bristol Airport
    3:10 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $38

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $93
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    1:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $40
  • Danish Air Transport
    5h 25m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    1:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Danish Air Transport
    Economy
    from $293
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 51m
    0
    12:19 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    4:09 PM
    Bath
    Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bath to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Bath and Manchester?

In Bath, you will usually depart from Bus Station, Spa Station or Spa University, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Bath? With 8 connections between 2 Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bath and Manchester, you can pay as low as $25 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bath and Manchester are National Express, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bath and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newton St Loe or to Salford, and look at flights from Bristol Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bath to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Bath and Manchester, are National Express, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 6 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bath to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bath to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bath to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Bath?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester from Bath.

How far is Manchester from Bath?

The distance between Bath and Manchester is 145.3 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bath and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bath to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just $25 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 0m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Bath and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bath and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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