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Compare bus and train for Blackburn to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Bristol:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Bristol costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Bristol
How to get from Blackburn to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540 · NX121 · NX1058:20 AM7h50Blackburn, Penny Street4:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$321One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX121 · NX1058:20 AM7h50Blackburn, Penny Street4:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$321One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C02191+
W33141+
G01019 · W2987410:04 AM4h32Blackburn station (BBN)2:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1381One-way3 transfers
Other options
- C02191+W33371+W2987510:04 AM5h03Blackburn station (BBN)3:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1231One-way2 transfers
- L89315+G01015 · W29869+
C248158:49 AM4h46Blackburn station (BBN)1:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1381One-way3 transfers
- NX540 · NX590 · NX10011:40 AM7h30Blackburn, Penny Street7:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$371One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Bristol:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Bristol costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
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