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How to travel from London to Bristol

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Travel Information from London to Bristol

distanceDistance106 miles (171 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $30
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $30 (€27) • 1 h 32 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational 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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from London to Bristol

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
09:30AM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:45PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:30AM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:45PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$111One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Western Railway
10:30AM1h28
London Paddington (PAD)
11:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$611One-way
0 transfers
Other options
South Western Railway
09:20AM3h11
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:31PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$491One-way
1 transfer
South Western Railway
10:20AM3h11
London Waterloo (WAT)
01:31PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
11:30AM1h28
London Paddington (PAD)
12:58PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:30AM3h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:30AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$121One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00AM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:45AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00AM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:45AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$121One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from London to Bristol

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Bristol there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 68,71% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Bristol. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from London to Bristol

National Express, South Western Railway and FlixBus will get you from London to Bristol at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from London to Bristol, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from London to Bristol

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      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.

      Your trip from London to Bristol doesn't have to end in Bristol. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham. If you’d like to add Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham to your London to Bristol tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bristol today!
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