How to travel from Liverpool to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

$75

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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30m

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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3h 20m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bristol costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

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

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from Liverpool to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM5h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM5h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsC16944+CrossCountryW29884
    1:12 PM3h19
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC16944+Transport for WalesG38880+Great Western RailwayGW582200+CrossCountryW29895
    1:12 PM4h57
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $631One-way
    3 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC16920+Transport for WalesG38870+Great Western RailwayGW583200 · G15165
    8:10 AM4h46
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $711One-way
    3 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC16939+Transport for WalesG38878+Great Western RailwayGW582400 · C48135
    12:12 PM4h44
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $761One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM5h30
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM5h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM6h20
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    5:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bristol costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

The distance from Liverpool to Bristol is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Bristol is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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