How to travel from Oxford to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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$51

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$45

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1h 45m

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1h 15m

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3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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from Oxford to Bristol

How to get from Oxford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Oxford to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:45PM5h05
Oxford
02:50AMBristol
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
09:45PM5h05
Oxford
02:50AMBristol
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:00PM4h20
Oxford
09:20PMBristol
$1351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
04:45AM7h55
Oxford
12:40PMBristol
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:50PM5h00
Oxford
01:50AMBristol
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bristol:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bristol costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Oxford to Bristol is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Bristol is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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