- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major civic museum with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yeovil to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yeovil to Bristol will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Yeovil for Bristol on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yeovil to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yeovil to Bristol:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Yeovil to Bristol costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
You'll arrive about -2h -28m sooner (2h 53m by bus vs 1h 25m by car) and save roughly $-5.53 (€-4.53) compared to fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 07:23AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 02:17PM | Arrival Time 05:08PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 06:39PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 11:08PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Bristol, Bath & the West | Departure Time 10:53PM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Buses from Yeovil to Bristol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:36, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 33m |
First bus 4:36 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Moderate by UK standards. Food and coffee are manageable, but hotels and central dining can be pricey on weekends.
Service charge may be added in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected in pubs or for takeaway.
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