How to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol

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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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$51

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$29

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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from Portsmouth to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX030 · NX040
12:19PM6h01
Portsmouth, University
06:20PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030 · NX040
12:19PM6h01
Portsmouth, University
06:20PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22732
12:27PM2h23
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:50PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22726
09:27AM2h26
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
11:53AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22724
08:27AM2h25
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
10:52AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22728
10:27AM2h25
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
12:52PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$861One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030 · NX040
07:05AM6h25
Portsmouth, University
01:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$241One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX040
03:09PM6h11
Portsmouth, University
09:20PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX040
03:05AM6h10
Portsmouth, University
09:15AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Bristol costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Bristol is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Bristol is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Bristol:
  • 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).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portsmouth to Bristol:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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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