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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$181 Average price | $120 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Bristol:
A bus is $48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $120.
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
The journey is about 56m faster (6h 10m by train vs 7h 6m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($181 vs $186). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Bristol
How to get from Edinburgh to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM12h30Edinburgh, Bus Station11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM12h30Edinburgh, Bus Station11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U22209:55 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:10 PMBristol Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
Other options
W2988410:05 AM6h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$831One-way0 transfers- G0115311:04 AM6h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$831One-way0 transfers
W34265+W298666:52 AM6h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:21 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1971One-way1 transfer
NX591 · NX04010:35 AM14h15Edinburgh, Bus Station12:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$631One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM13h30Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$761One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:01 PM13h44Edinburgh, Drum Brae South10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$831One-way2 transfers
- U22148:55 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:10 AMBristol Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
- U221610:15 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:30 AMBristol Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
- U22186:20 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport7:35 PMBristol Airport$2571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bristol:
A bus is $48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $120.
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bristol as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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