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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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bristol:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bristol costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Bristol
How to get from Southampton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX032 · NX0402:05 AM7h10Southampton, Coach Station9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX0402:05 AM7h10Southampton, Coach Station9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C422558:09 AM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)9:54 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W3498310:10 AM1h46Southampton Central (SOU)11:56 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$431One-way0 transfers
- C422579:10 AM1h46Southampton Central (SOU)10:56 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
- C427168:30 AM1h57Southampton Central (SOU)10:27 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM4h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)9:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM4h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h05Southampton Central (SOU)9:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bristol:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bristol costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 18 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.
- 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 Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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