How to travel from Bristol to London

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to London

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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€8

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€48

Average price

3h 18m

Average total duration

2h 48m

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Bristol to London

How to get from Bristol to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bristol to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
11:35AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10PM2h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:30AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP29610
08:00AM1h34
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:34AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$2121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22721+South Western RailwayP61171
08:21AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:16AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$841One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP22586
08:30AM1h36
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:06AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$971One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC74903+Great Western RailP22796
09:00AM1h36
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:36AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$971One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM3h05
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM2h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:15PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM3h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:45PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bristol to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Bristol to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 63,48% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Bristol to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to London.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Bristol to London: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to London from Bristol is by train, which takes on average 1 h 33 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to London by bus takes 2 h 20 min on average.

The distance is approximately 106 miles (171 km) from Bristol to London.

The average frequency per day from Bristol to London is:

  • Around 94 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bristol to London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to London:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Bristol, Airport and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Bristol to London depart from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to London:

  • You can travel by bus between Bristol and London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Bristol to London tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.
  • You can travel from Bristol to London by train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with South Western Railway from Bristol to London.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to London with the following travel companies:

  • 63 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
  • Direct trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western with 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bristol and London.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Bristol to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Bristol and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!
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