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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Minehead
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Minehead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Minehead:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Minehead costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Minehead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Minehead
How to get from Bristol to Minehead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Minehead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G15179 · GW1515005:22 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:13 AMWatchet station (WCT)$321One-way1 transfer
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- G15179 · GW1515005:22 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:13 AMWatchet station (WCT)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G15179 · GW1515005:22 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:13 AMWatchet station (WCT)$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G15162 · GW1516005:55 AM2h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:14 AMWatchet station (WCT)$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Minehead:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Minehead costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Minehead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Minehead 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 Watchet station (WCT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Minehead, Bancks Street / The Parade.
- Travel with National Express to go to Minehead by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Minehead by train.
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