How to travel from Bristol to York

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €52.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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€125

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€31

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4h 27m

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3h 57m

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30m

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7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Bristol to York

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
10:20AM9h00
Bristol
07:20PMYork
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:20AM9h00
Bristol
07:20PMYork
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:50AM7h05
Bristol
11:55AMYork
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:50AM7h35
Bristol
04:25PMYork
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:00PM7h42
Bristol
08:42PMYork
$511One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:50PM8h32
Bristol
10:22PMYork
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to York

Travel to York 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 York.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to York is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to York:

A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Bristol to York is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to York is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to York by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to York:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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