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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to London
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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.
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