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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Winchester:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Winchester costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.16. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 34m 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 Winchester
How to get from Bristol to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX040 · NX0327:10 PM5h55Bristol, University Queens Road1:05 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX040 · NX0327:10 PM5h55Bristol, University Queens Road1:05 AMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W35438+
W29782 · G0101512:31 PM1h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:26 PMWinchester station (WIN)$1111One-way2 transfers
Other options
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L79239 · L7878112:15 PM2h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:05 PMWinchester station (WIN)$361One-way2 transfers
W34991+
G008901:15 PM2h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:30 PMWinchester station (WIN)$731One-way1 transfer
C00850+
G0088512:15 PM2h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:30 PMWinchester station (WIN)$731One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX0327:45 AM6h35Bristol, University Queens Road2:20 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$321One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX0322:50 PM7h25Bristol, University Queens Road10:15 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$321One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX0329:05 AM8h15Bristol, University Queens Road5:20 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Winchester:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Winchester costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Winchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from East Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Winchester by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Winchester by train.
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