How to travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Newton Abbot

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 77 miles (125 km)

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Driving

$40

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$48

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1h 56m

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Fastest

1h 26m

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30m

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2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

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30m

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1h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newton Abbot:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newton Abbot costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Newton Abbot including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Newton Abbot among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 20m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 46m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $48 (€39)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bristol to Newton Abbot

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM2h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:35 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM2h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:35 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM1h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryW29869
    1:52 PM2h16
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    4:08 PMNewton Abbot station (NTA)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01147
    3:52 PM2h18
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:10 PMNewton Abbot station (NTA)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01142
    12:10 PM2h00
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    2:10 PMNewton Abbot station (NTA)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 AM2h10
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    1:20 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM2h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    9:25 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM2h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    4:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot

Travel to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Newton Abbot including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newton Abbot:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newton Abbot costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Bristol to Newton Abbot is approximately 77 miles (125 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Newton Abbot is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Newton Abbot as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Newton Abbot:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Newton Abbot station (NTA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Newton Abbot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newton Abbot by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Newton Abbot by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Newton Abbot with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Newton Abbot often also extend their vacation to go to Le Treport, London, Mende, Plymouth, Exeter. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newton Abbot and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Newton Abbot to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Newton Abbot is typically sufficient to explore the town's key attractions, enjoy the local markets, and experience its charming atmosphere.
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