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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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€82 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Blackburn to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Bristol:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Bristol costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) to go to Bristol by train.
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