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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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$24

Average price

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$84

Average price

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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30m

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4h 2m

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Fastest

3h 32m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 AM5h35
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 AM5h35
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great NorthernW58527+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22654
    8:42 AM3h16
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $701One-way
    2 transfers

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  • ThameslinkG84476+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22625 · P31302
    9:21 AM3h35
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $611One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great NorthernW58529+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22655
    9:12 AM3h23
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $701One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great NorthernW58525+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP29860
    8:12 AM3h23
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $701One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM6h45
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX491 · NX040
    11:50 AM5h40
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    5:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX101
    9:50 AM6h10
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    4:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Cambridge to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bristol costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Cambridge to Bristol is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Bristol is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bristol 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 Cambridge to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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