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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bristol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bristol costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Bristol
How to get from Oxford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM5h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM5h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G150619:03 AM1h08Oxford station (OXF)10:11 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G150733:04 PM1h09Oxford station (OXF)4:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
- G1506511:03 AM1h10Oxford station (OXF)12:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
- G150691:03 PM1h12Oxford station (OXF)2:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$201One-way0 transfers
OLOXT · NX0408:30 PM5h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$421One-way1 transfer- OLOXT · NX0405:25 PM5h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$421One-way1 transfer
- OLOXT · NX0405:25 PM6h00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:25 PMBristol, University Queens Road$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Bristol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Bristol costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 23 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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