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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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€36 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Bristol:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Bristol costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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