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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major civic museum with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Bristol will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Coventry to Bristol without transferring at least once.
G00856 · G01146
G00850 · G01137
G00852 · G01141
W33407+
G01137
W33603+
W29850
W33799+
W29867
W33753+
G01141
C01371+
G01146
W33407+
G01137
W33603+
W29850Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bristol:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bristol costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Bristol trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 AM Coventry | 2h01 | 12:07 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:36 PM Coventry | 1h57 | 3:33 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:06 PM Coventry | 2h07 | 6:13 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
W29850+ W33603 | 8:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h01 | 10:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G00850 · G01137 | 8:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01137+ W33407 | 8:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h00 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01139+ W33480 | 9:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h01 | 11:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G00852 · G01141 | 9:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h04 | 11:34 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01141+ W33753 | 9:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h58 | 11:34 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01143+ W33642 | 10:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h01 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G00856 · G01146 | 10:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h05 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01146+ C01371 | 10:37 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h58 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Coventry to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 10:26 PM |
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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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Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol -> Bristol City Centre, Bristol
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