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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Bristol:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Bristol costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Newquay to Bristol
How to get from Newquay to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:50 PM5h05Newquay, Bus Station6:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:50 PM5h05Newquay, Bus Station6:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G15394 · W34577+
G0108010:28 AM3h56Newquay station (NQY)2:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$891One-way2 transfers
Other options
G15390 · W34572+
G010759:20 AM4h05Newquay station (NQY)1:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$891One-way2 transfers
G15403 · W34583+
G0108312:17 PM4h08Newquay station (NQY)4:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$891One-way2 transfers
G14925+
G0108211:08 AM4h16Newquay station (NQY)3:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 PM4h35Newquay, Bus Station3:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$421One-way0 transfers
NX1049:55 AM6h05Newquay, Bus Station4:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Bristol:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Bristol costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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