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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Newton Abbot to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Newton Abbot to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Bristol:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Bristol costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Newton Abbot to Bristol
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.
FlixBus8:25 PM 2h15 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 10:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 PM 2h15 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 10:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G0106910:06 AM 1h18 Newton Abbot station (NTA) 11:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G010648:06 AM 1h20 Newton Abbot station (NTA) 9:26 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0086510:29 AM 1h26 Newton Abbot station (NTA) 11:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
G00869_G010679:06 AM 1h18 Newton Abbot station (NTA) 10:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM 2h20 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 7:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM 2h05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 PM 2h05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 6:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Bristol:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Bristol costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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