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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Loughborough
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Loughborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Loughborough:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Loughborough costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Loughborough
How to get from Bristol to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM 8h20 Bristol 6:05 PM Loughborough $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:45 AM 8h20 Bristol 6:05 PM Loughborough $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 AM 7h35 Bristol 5:05 PM Loughborough $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM 8h55 Bristol 2:55 PM Loughborough $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Loughborough:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Loughborough costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Loughborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Loughborough station (LBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Loughborough by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Loughborough by bus.
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