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Compare train and bus for Stroud to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stroud to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Bristol:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to Bristol costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Stroud to Bristol
How to get from Stroud to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stroud to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX401 · NX10012:05 AM3h30Stroud, Merrywalks3:35 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX401 · NX10012:05 AM3h30Stroud, Merrywalks3:35 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W35231 · G149621:35 PM1h23Stroud station (STD)2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
G15030 · G154779:59 AM1h28Stroud station (STD)11:27 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$241One-way1 transfer
W35061 · G154888:59 AM1h28Stroud station (STD)10:27 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$241One-way1 transfer
W35069 · G1547912:59 PM1h28Stroud station (STD)2:27 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Bristol:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to Bristol costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stroud and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stroud station (STD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Stroud, Merrywalks and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
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