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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Bristol:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Bristol costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Bristol
How to get from Canterbury to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX007 · NX0406:10 AM5h35Canterbury, Bus Station11:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX007 · NX0406:10 AM5h35Canterbury, Bus Station11:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C01223+
J90151+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington10:29 AM3h33Canterbury East (CBE)2:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C33028+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+J9014712:29 PM3h33Canterbury East (CBE)4:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
- C33026+J90155+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:29 AM3h33Canterbury East (CBE)12:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
- C00166+J90145+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington1:29 PM3h36Canterbury East (CBE)5:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
- NX007 · NX0406:10 AM5h45Canterbury, Bus Station11:55 AMBristol, University Queens Road$231One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX0405:50 PM5h50Canterbury, Bus Station11:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX0404:20 AM5h55Canterbury, Bus Station10:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Bristol:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Bristol costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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