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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Bristol
How to get from Liverpool to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM5h45Liverpool, Liverpool One4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM5h45Liverpool, Liverpool One4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C16944+
W298841:12 PM3h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$801One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W298951:12 PM4h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way3 transfers
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G38870+
GW583200 · G151658:10 AM4h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way3 transfers
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GW582400 · C4813512:12 PM4h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$761One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM5h30Liverpool, Liverpool One7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h45Liverpool, Liverpool One11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM6h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre5:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$261One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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