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Compare train and bus 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m 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 $10 (€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.
8:00 AM2h35Newton Abbot10:35 AMBristol$331One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM2h35Newton Abbot10:35 AMBristol$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 AM2h35Newton Abbot10:35 AMBristol$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:50 AM2h45Newton Abbot11:35 AMBristol$361One-way0 transfers
7:50 AM2h45Newton Abbot10:35 AMBristol$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Bristol:
A bus is $10 (€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.
- 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 train and bus 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 National Express, Stagecoach South West, Country Bus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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