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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bristol:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bristol costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 6h 8m versus 3h 49m 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 Bradford to Bristol
How to get from Bradford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM6h40Bradford, Interchange Station7:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM6h40Bradford, Interchange Station7:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C328645:58 AM4h38Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)10:36 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM7h15Bradford, Interchange Station4:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM9h06Bradford, Interchange Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bristol:
A bus is $174 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bristol costing on average $203.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, First Bradford to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bristol by train.
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