How to travel from Bristol to Isle of Man, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Isle of Man is around 342km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bristol to Isle of Man by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)

4 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Cardiff Kingsway GQ and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Isle of Man

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Isle of Man by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Bristol and Isle of Man is around 342km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Bristol and Isle of Man by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Man is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bristol and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bristol and Isle of Man. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Isle Of Man (IOM). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Isle of Man with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

easyJet fly between Bristol and Isle of Man. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Isle Of Man (IOM). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Bristol to Isle of Man typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Isle Of Man (IOM).

The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bristol to Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Man is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

How do I get from Bristol to Isle of Man

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Isle of Man

Transport options from Bristol to Isle of Man
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
1h 20m
£155($185)
every 30 mins342km (212 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
£230($275)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly3h 25m
£305($360)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane3h 45m
£125($150)
hourly427km (265 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 55m
£195($230)
hourly685km (426 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 45m
£90($110)
twice a week520km (323 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, ferry7h 45m
£74($88)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 55m
£125($150)
twice daily417km (259 miles)
Train to Newport (S Wales), ferry7hrs
£160($185)
twice daily419km (260 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 50m
£90($110)
twice daily421km (262 miles)

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Airports near Isle of Man

The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man