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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Rugby to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Rugby to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Bristol:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Bristol costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rugby to Bristol
How to get from Rugby to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:14 AM 2h19 Rugby 9:33 AM Bristol $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:14 AM 2h19 Rugby 9:33 AM Bristol $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:14 AM 2h19 Rugby 9:33 AM Bristol $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Bristol:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Bristol costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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