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Compare bus and train for St Austell to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 St Austell to Bristol:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Bristol costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€65) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.76 (€-9.74). The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom St Austell to Bristol
How to get from St Austell to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Austell to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX504 · NX10410:25 AM5h35St Austell, Bus Station4:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX504 · NX10410:25 AM5h35St Austell, Bus Station4:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34577+
G0108011:15 AM3h09St Austell station (SAU)2:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G0108212:11 PM3h13St Austell station (SAU)3:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$871One-way0 transfers
- W34583+G010831:11 PM3h14St Austell station (SAU)4:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$871One-way1 transfer
- G00723+C484422:10 PM3h14St Austell station (SAU)5:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Bristol:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Bristol costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Austell and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from St Austell, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from St Austell station (SAU) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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