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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $37.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$105 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Liverpool:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Liverpool costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Liverpool:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Liverpool costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Liverpool
How to get from Bristol to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM6h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM6h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G66721+C178878:01 AM3h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:17 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G150028:55 AM4h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$771One-way2 transfers - G38950+C17780+C488219:28 AM4h14Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:42 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$771One-way2 transfers
- G38953+C17775+G1549611:27 AM4h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:42 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$771One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM6h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM8h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM8h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Liverpool:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Liverpool costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
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