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Compare bus and train for St Austell to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from St Austell to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from St Austell to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Bristol:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Bristol costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14. The journey takes 3h 10m 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 · NX104
10:25 AM 5h25 St Austell, Bus Station 3:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX504 · NX104
10:25 AM 5h25 St Austell, Bus Station 3:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W2979512:25 PM 3h50 St Austell station (SAU) 4:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W35408 · V26334 · GW355500
1:14 PM 4h31 St Austell station (SAU) 5:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $86 1 One-way 2 transfers - C32994 · V26336 · GW355700
11:08 AM 4h37 St Austell station (SAU) 3:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $86 1 One-way 2 transfers - C01238 · V26337 · GW355800
10:04 AM 4h41 St Austell station (SAU) 2:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $86 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Bristol:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Bristol costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from St Austell station (SAU) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from St Austell, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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