How to travel from Southampton to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton 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 1h 50m. 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 $13.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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$38

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

2h 20m

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Fastest

1h 50m

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30m

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4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Southampton to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
11:10AM5h35
Southampton
04:45PMBristol
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:10AM5h35
Southampton
04:45PMBristol
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:30PM4h55
Southampton
11:25PMBristol
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:00AM5h45
Southampton
04:45PMBristol
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00PM5h55
Southampton
10:55PMBristol
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM6h00
Southampton
04:45PMBristol
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $0.78 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bristol costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Southampton to Bristol is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Bristol is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton 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 Southampton to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Bristol:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton 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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