How to travel from Durham to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for Durham to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 233 miles (376 km)

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$146

Average price

$55

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5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 39m

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8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Bristol costing on average $146 (€116).

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Durham and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Durham to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Durham to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    1:10 AM10h05
    Durham
    11:15 AMBristol
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:10 AM10h05
    Durham
    11:15 AMBristol
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:15 AM10h00
    Durham
    9:15 PMBristol
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    12:55 AM10h20
    Durham
    11:15 AMBristol
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Durham 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 Durham to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Bristol costing on average $146 (€116).

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 56m.

The distance from Durham to Bristol is approximately 233 miles (376 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Bristol is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham 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 Durham to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Durham to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Durham 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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