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Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:35 PM4h45Stansted Mountfitchet2:20 AMBristol$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:35 PM4h45Stansted Mountfitchet2:20 AMBristol$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:35 PM4h45Stansted Mountfitchet2:20 AMBristol$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:55 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet12:50 AMBristol$331One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 PM5h20Stansted Mountfitchet11:05 PMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet11:50 PMBristol$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Bristol by train.
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