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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Stroud
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stroud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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$27 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stroud:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stroud costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Stroud take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Stroud
How to get from Bristol to Stroud by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Stroud is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM1h55Bristol8:10 AMStroud$231One-way0 transfers
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6:15 AM1h55Bristol8:10 AMStroud$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 AM1h55Bristol8:10 AMStroud$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM1h55Bristol9:10 AMStroud$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stroud:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stroud costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Stroud take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Stroud as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Stroud, Merrywalks.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Stroud station (STD).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Stroud by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Stroud by train.
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