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There are 5 ways to get from Wells to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 33m
    £170–223

  2. Line 376 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus 376a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    6h 8m
    £23–33

  3. Drive  186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wells to Manchestercar car 186.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £47–67

  4. Line 376 bus, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 28m
    £58–152

  5. Line 376 bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 24m
    £64–178

Wells to Manchester by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Wells, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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