How to travel from Bournemouth to Bristol

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Travel Information between Bournemouth and Bristol

distanceDistance59 miles (95 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$18 - $32
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 5 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $32 (€29) • 2 h 28 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Travel 59 miles (95 km) by train or bus from Bournemouth to Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Bristol.

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from Bournemouth to Bristol

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

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bus

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

National ExpressNX035 · NX040
06:00AM7h00
Bournemouth, Coach Station
01:00PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$341One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National ExpressNX035 · NX040
06:30PM6h35
Bournemouth, Coach Station
01:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$261One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
South Western RailwayY17741+Great Western RailY22104
05:55AM2h53
Bournemouth station (BMH)
08:48AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$801One-way
1 transfer
Other options
South Western RailwayY17503+CrossCountryP11666+Great Western RailY21998
05:15AM3h21
Bournemouth station (BMH)
08:36AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$2261One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX035 · NX040
11:15AM7h05
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:20PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$331One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX040
07:50AM6h40
Bournemouth, Coach Station
02:30PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$371One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX040
04:15PM6h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
10:45PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$281One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Bournemouth to Bristol

National Express, CrossCountry and South Western Railway will get you between Bournemouth and Bristol at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Bournemouth to Bristol. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bournemouth - Bristol travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

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