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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 $49.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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$128 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bristol to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to York:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to York costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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