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Compare bus and train for Newton Abbot to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newton Abbot to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Newton Abbot to Bristol:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Bristol costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
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How to get from Newton Abbot to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newton Abbot to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM5h05Newton Abbot5:40 AMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
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12:35 AM5h05Newton Abbot5:40 AMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
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8:50 AM2h45Newton Abbot11:35 AMBristol$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Bristol:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Bristol costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newton Abbot and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newton Abbot station (NTA) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West, Country Bus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
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