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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 Aberdeen to Bristol:
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $202 (€165).
A bus is $265 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $335 (€273).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
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 · FlixBus6:00 PM16h45Aberdeen, Guild Street10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$951One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM16h45Aberdeen, Guild Street10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$951One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LM00455:55 PM1h30Aberdeen Airport7:25 PMBristol Airport$4901One-way0 transfers
Other options
G01186 · W29895+
L87069+
G800619:05 AM9h04Aberdeen station (ABD)6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$4741One-way3 transfers
G011538:20 AM9h11Aberdeen station (ABD)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$4741One-way0 transfers
G01154+
L870699:05 AM9h32Aberdeen station (ABD)6:37 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$4741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM16h35Aberdeen, Guild Street10:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$1011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM19h00Aberdeen, Guild Street10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$1501One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM18h10Aberdeen, Guild Street2:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$1631One-way1 transfer
BA78195:55 PM1h30Aberdeen Airport7:25 PMBristol Airport$5691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Bristol:
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $202 (€165).
A bus is $265 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Bristol costing on average $335 (€273).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Bristol as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Bristol by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Bristol by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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