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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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $152.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bristol:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bristol costing on average $152.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 6h 14m 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.
1:15 PM 6h40 Bradford 7:55 PM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 6h40 Bradford 7:55 PM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 PM 6h40 Bradford 7:55 PM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:00 AM 8h20 Bradford 3:20 PM Bristol $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Bristol:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Bristol costing on average $152.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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, Interchange Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Bristol by train.
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