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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Cheapest price
$206
Average price
$208
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Bristol will cost around $208 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $206.
It's difficult to get from Newcastle to Bristol without transferring at least once.
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L89299Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$129 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Bristol:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Bristol costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Bristol costing on average $129 (€104).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Bristol trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01938+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42190 | On time 8:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h36 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
W29867 | On time 8:41 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29872 | On time 9:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h55 | 2:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25712+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34702 | On time 9:55 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h40 | 3:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
G01183 · W29876 | On time 10:35 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h36 | 3:11 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Newcastle to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 7:39 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Service charge may be included in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol City Centre
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