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Compare train and bus for Bracknell to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €77.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€77 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bracknell to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Bracknell to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Bristol:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Bristol costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €27 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bracknell to Bristol
How to get from Bracknell to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:17 AM 3h43 Bracknell 11:00 AM Bristol €17 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:17 AM 3h43 Bracknell 11:00 AM Bristol €17 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest

7:17 AM 3h43 Bracknell 11:00 AM Bristol €17 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options

10:03 PM 5h02 Bracknell 3:05 AM Bristol €17 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Bristol:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Bristol costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bracknell, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Bracknell station (BCE) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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