It might cost a small fortune to travel more than one stop, but catching a train has always reliably been the quickest way of getting around the UK. But, thanks to the upcoming launch of a new fast coach service from Bristol to Manchester, we’re starting to doubt everything we thought we knew… Oh, and tickets start from just £4.49.
Take a quick look at train journeys from Manchester to Bristol and you’ll see the trip could take anywhere from 3 to 3.5 hours (with a change in Birmingham too). Thanks to FlixBus, this new coach will rival these train times at a tenth of the cost. Travel between the two cities will take just three hours and a half hours.
The direct FlixBus coach service will begin on July 20 between Manchester Shudehill and Bristol city centre. The service will operate twice a day each way, daily. It follows the recent launch of a fast service between London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. All services include free Wi-Fi, charging points, and “comfortable seating.”
“Sustainable, reliable, affordable, and fast transport for two of the most exciting cities in the country. Coach is the clear winner for comfort and convenience, so why choose anything else when travelling this summer?” said Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK.
Why visit Manchester this summer?
The introduction of this new route arrives just in time for the return of Manchester Day (July 27)! The city centre will transform into Manchester’s biggest-ever playground – filled with music, dancing and have-a-go activities, as well as astounding acrobatics, and pop-up performances in unlikely places. A little later, Manchester Pride (August 23 – 26) will take over the Gay Village. Discover the best things to do in Manchester here.
To learn more and to book tickets head here.