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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Cirencester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cirencester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cirencester:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cirencester costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 57m 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 Bristol to Cirencester
How to get from Bristol to Cirencester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Cirencester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX100 · NX4447:15 AM2h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:10 AMCirencester, London Road$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX100 · NX4447:15 AM2h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:10 AMCirencester, London Road$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C32966 · C489402:34 PM1h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:35 PMKemble station (KEM)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
C33249 · C331079:39 AM1h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:34 AMKemble station (KEM)$341One-way1 transfer
W35438 · C33272+
W2978212:31 PM1h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:35 PMKemble station (KEM)$351One-way2 transfers
C00123 · C33269+
W2977610:31 AM1h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:36 AMKemble station (KEM)$351One-way2 transfers
NX100 · NX44410:50 AM2h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:10 PMCirencester, London Road$261One-way1 transfer
NX105 · NX4441:20 PM2h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:15 PMCirencester, London Road$261One-way1 transfer
NX101 · NX44411:50 AM3h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:50 PMCirencester, London Road$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cirencester:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cirencester costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Cirencester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Kemble station (KEM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Cirencester, London Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cirencester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cirencester by train.
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