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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 train with prices starting from €11. 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 train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Bristol: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Bristol from Southampton is a bus with an average price of $12 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Bristol:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Southampton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 39 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 40 min of travel time.
The Southampton to Bristol distance is around 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Bristol is:
- Around 22 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Bristol as scheduled services by train or 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 leave from Southampton Central and tend to arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Bristol:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Bristol. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Southampton to Bristol tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western to go to Bristol by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Southampton to Bristol tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Bristol with first_great_western.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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