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Compare train for St Albans to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from St Albans to Bristol:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to Bristol costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Albans and Bristol as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St Albans City (SAC) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Herts and Essex, Arriva UK to go to Bristol by bus.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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