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Compare train and bus for London to Backwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Backwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Backwell
Compare the available ways to get from London to Backwell, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Backwell:
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Backwell costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Backwell:
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Backwell costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Backwell as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Backwell by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Backwell by bus.
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