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Compare train and bus for London to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bristol:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bristol costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bristol
How to get from London to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM2h40London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 PM2h40London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1495710:30 AM1h28London Paddington (PAD)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
L79473+C484529:20 PM2h56London Waterloo (WAT)12:16 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way1 transfer- L80061+G152209:50 AM2h59London Waterloo (WAT)12:49 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way1 transfer
- L79372+G1552412:20 PM3h08London Waterloo (WAT)3:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 AM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$101One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bristol:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bristol costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 59 trains per day.
- Around 58 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 32 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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