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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $369.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$243 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $369 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Bristol:
A bus is $164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $243.
A bus is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $369.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (8h 27m by train vs 8h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $243 compared to roughly $187 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Bristol
How to get from Aberdeen to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 PM 16h50 Aberdeen, Guild Street 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 PM 16h50 Aberdeen, Guild Street 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
5:30 AM 16h35 Aberdeen, Guild Street 10:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 AM 17h35 Aberdeen, Guild Street 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:35 PM 21h20 Aberdeen, Guild Street 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 16h45 Aberdeen, Guild Street 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Bristol:
A bus is $164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $243.
A bus is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $369.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Bristol as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Lumo to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Bristol by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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