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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m 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 $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bristol costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $39 (€33) 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L84209 · L80059+G152178:37 AM2h13Southampton Central (SOU)10:50 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$141One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L84209 · L80059+G152178:37 AM2h13Southampton Central (SOU)10:50 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$141One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G150059:11 AM1h42Southampton Central (SOU)10:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G1500710:11 AM1h42Southampton Central (SOU)11:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$281One-way0 transfers
- G150048:10 AM1h43Southampton Central (SOU)9:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
- G150026:47 AM2h04Southampton Central (SOU)8:51 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM4h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$211One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM4h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM4h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bristol:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Bristol costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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