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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 20m. 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 $36.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Cirencester
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Cirencester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 24m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (50m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around $36 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 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.

9:50 AM 2h20 Bristol 12:10 PM Cirencester $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 2h20 Bristol 12:10 PM Cirencester $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 2h20 Bristol 12:10 PM Cirencester $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:50 AM 2h20 Bristol 1:10 PM Cirencester $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 24m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Cirencester by train.
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