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Compare train and bus for Truro to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Bristol:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Bristol costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 59m 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 Truro to Bristol
How to get from Truro to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Truro to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:10 AM5h00Truro, Bus Station11:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 AM5h00Truro, Bus Station11:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W2979512:09 PM3h49Truro station (TRU)3:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
W35408 · V13463 · GW14820012:57 PM4h48Truro station (TRU)5:45 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$961One-way2 transfers- C48441 · C00808 · V13462 · GW1481001:29 PM5h21Truro station (TRU)6:50 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$981One-way3 transfers
NX504 · NX1049:50 AM6h00Truro, Green Lane3:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Bristol:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Bristol costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Truro, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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