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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 train, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $82, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Bristol:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Bristol costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $36 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM4h30Northampton, Town Centre9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM4h30Northampton, Town Centre9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01142+
W003139:28 AM2h22Rugby station (RUG)11:50 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01145+L2295510:22 AM2h26Rugby station (RUG)12:48 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1171One-way1 transfer
- W29874+L1249111:23 AM3h13Rugby station (RUG)2:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM4h50Northampton, Town Centre4:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM5h29Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:59 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM6h05Northampton, Town Centre10:15 AMStoke Gifford, UWE East Gate$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Bristol:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Bristol costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Stagecoach Midlands to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
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