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Compare train and bus for Newport to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr53, while a train costs an average of kr130.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr130 Average price | kr53 Average price Cheapest | kr156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Newport to Bristol:
A bus is kr77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bristol costing on average kr130.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 10m faster (43m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly kr26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr130 vs kr156). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Newport to Bristol
How to get from Newport to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM0h41Newport, Queensway12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:59 PM0h41Newport, Queensway12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX2166:50 PM0h30Newport, Kingsway7:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr851One-way0 transfers
Other options
C422589:44 AM0h33Newport (South Wales) (NWP)10:17 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr1551One-way0 transfers
C4225910:44 AM0h34Newport (South Wales) (NWP)11:18 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr1551One-way0 transfers
C4226212:44 PM0h34Newport (South Wales) (NWP)1:18 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr1551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Newport, Queensway4:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 AM0h40Newport, Queensway2:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 AM0h40Newport, Queensway3:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)kr771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Bristol:
A bus is kr77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bristol costing on average kr130.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Queensway and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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