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How to travel from Cambridge to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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Bus
Train

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€81

Average price

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Megabus

Most popular bus company

Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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from Cambridge to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
03:30AM8h05
Cambridge
11:35AMBristol
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:30AM8h05
Cambridge
11:35AMBristol
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:50AM6h10
Cambridge
03:00PMBristol
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:30PM8h10
Cambridge
11:40PMBristol
$211One-way
0 transfers

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