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Compare bus and train for Backwell to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (13m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $3 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.
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FAQs: Travel from Backwell 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 Backwell to Bristol.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Backwell and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 50 direct buses per day with First Bristol, Bath & the West.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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