How to get from Bristol to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bristol to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 106 miles (171 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $2 (€2) • 3 h | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 106 miles (171 km) by bus from Bristol to London. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Bristol to London.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can get from Bristol to London by bus.
A bus is the fastest way to get to London from Bristol with an average travel time for this trip around 3 h.
You should expect to travel around 106 miles (171 km) between Bristol and London.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bristol and London as scheduled services by 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:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to London:
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 to London from Bristol.
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