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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Northampton to Bristol:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bristol costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Bristol
How to get from Northampton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM6h05Northampton10:05 PMBristol$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 PM6h05Northampton10:05 PMBristol$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 AM5h00Northampton2:45 PMBristol$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:10 AM6h40Northampton8:50 AMBristol$261One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM5h14Northampton11:59 PMBristol$261One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM8h20Northampton6:35 AMBristol$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bristol:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bristol costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
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