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Compare train and bus for Chester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bristol 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 12m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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€48 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Bristol 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 Chester to Bristol:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bristol costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
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