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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 52m. 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 $83.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Truro to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Bristol:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Bristol costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 3h 22m 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 AM 5h00 Truro, Bus Station 11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:10 AM 5h00 Truro, Bus Station 11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34555 · C48821
5:36 AM 3h45 Truro station (TRU) 9:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- NX504 · NX104
9:50 AM 6h10 Truro, Green Lane 4:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Bristol:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Bristol costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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