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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$117 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to York:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to York
How to get from Bristol to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:30 AM4h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMYork station (YRK)$1751One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:30 AM4h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMYork station (YRK)$1751One-way2 transfers
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G66987 · G007386:35 AM3h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:20 AMYork station (YRK)$2421One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross7:00 AM4h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:16 AMYork station (YRK)$2071One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross6:35 AM4h28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMYork station (YRK)$2071One-way3 transfers
G669876:35 AM3h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:33 AMYork station (YRK)$2181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to York:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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