How to travel from Bristol to York

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Compare bus and train 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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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Driving

$130

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$93

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 57m

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30m

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7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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4h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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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 York is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $93 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $130 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and York including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to York among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 AM7h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    3:55 PMYork, Train Station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM7h15
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:30 PMYork, Train Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75328 · C75387
    8:33 AM3h47
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:20 PMYork station (YRK)
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75328
    8:33 AM3h59
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:32 PMYork station (YRK)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22587+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC41065
    9:00 AM4h16
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    1:16 PMYork station (YRK)
    $1521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP29618+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC41115
    9:30 AM4h33
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    2:03 PMYork station (YRK)
    $1601One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX101 · NX183 · YC840
    9:00 AM7h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    4:35 PMYork, Station Rd
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX131 · YC840
    9:50 AM7h52
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:42 PMYork, Station Rd
    $381One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX133 · YC843
    10:50 AM8h21
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    7:11 PMYork, Station Rd
    $401One-way
    2 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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to York is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $93 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $130 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 39m.

The distance from Bristol to York is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to York is:
  • Around 15 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to York:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in York station (YRK).
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 CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
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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