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4.6Travel Information from London to Bristol
 Distance | 106 miles (171 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $30 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $30 (€27) • 1 h 32 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 106 miles (171 km) by train or bus between London and Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Bristol.
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The best way to travel from London to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information About the Journey from London to Bristol
The journey from London to the university city of Bristol is convenient, with numerous bus and train services operating throughout the day, generally taking just a couple of hours. The train is generally faster, though tickets tend to be a bit more expensive.
Buses from London to Bristol
Megabus and National Express both operate a regular bus service from London to Bristol. 12 Megabus services depart each day from Victoria Coach Station, terminating in the Coulston Hall area of Bristol City Center. The journey takes around 2.5-3 hours, depending on departure time. The first services leaves early in the morning and the last shortly before midnight. National Express also operates around 20 buses a day to Bristol from Victoria Coach station, with services departing roughly every hour at a journey time of approximately 2.5 hours.
Trains from London to Bristol
First Great Western runs 2 trains an hour from London's Paddington Station to Bristol Temple Meads between the early morning. and the late evening before midnight. Direct trains take about 1.5 hours, although routes with a change at Bristol Parkway have an average journey time of approximately 2 hours. South West Trains also also offer service from London to Brighton. Departures are twice daily from Waterloo Station to Bristol Temple Meads with a journey time of under 3 hours.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Bristol.
There are 2 travel options from London to Bristol: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Bristol is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Bristol:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€23) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $30 (€27).
The fastest way to get to Bristol from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 106 miles (171 km) between London and Bristol.
The average frequency per day from London to Bristol is:
- Around 88 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Bristol:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from London Paddington and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Bristol:
- You can take a bus from London to Bristol with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from London to Bristol.
- You can travel by train to Bristol from London with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western, and you can find South Western Railway London to Bristol tickets for $30 (€27) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can find 56 direct buses per day to Bristol with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Bristol with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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