How to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol

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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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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

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30m

Additional time*

16h 7m

Average total duration

15h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

Onboard

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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

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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FlixBus

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Loganair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 15h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aberdeen and Bristol including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aberdeen to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Aberdeen to Bristol

How to get from Aberdeen to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM16h45
    Aberdeen, Guild Street
    10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM16h45
    Aberdeen, Guild Street
    10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LoganairLM0045
    5:55 PM1h30
    Aberdeen Airport
    7:25 PMBristol Airport
    $4901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01186 · W29895+ScotrailL87069+London North Eastern RailwayG80061
    9:05 AM9h04
    Aberdeen station (ABD)
    6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $4741One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01153
    8:20 AM9h11
    Aberdeen station (ABD)
    5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $4741One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01154+ScotrailL87069
    9:05 AM9h32
    Aberdeen station (ABD)
    6:37 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $4741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 AM16h35
    Aberdeen, Guild Street
    10:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 PM19h00
    Aberdeen, Guild Street
    10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $1501One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM18h10
    Aberdeen, Guild Street
    2:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • LoganairBA7819
    5:55 PM1h30
    Aberdeen Airport
    7:25 PMBristol Airport
    $5691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aberdeen and Bristol including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 15h 37m.

The distance from Aberdeen to Bristol is approximately 393 miles (633 km).
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Bristol is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Bristol:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aberdeen to Bristol:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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