How to travel from Wakefield to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for Wakefield to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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$113

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

3h 52m

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3h 22m

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5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Wakefield to Bristol

How to get from Wakefield to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Wakefield to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Cross Country
    8:27 PM3h03
    Wakefield
    11:30 PMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Cross Country
    8:27 PM3h03
    Wakefield
    11:30 PMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Cross Country
    8:27 PM3h03
    Wakefield
    11:30 PMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Cross Country
    8:27 AM3h04
    Wakefield
    11:31 AMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Cross Country
    11:27 AM3h04
    Wakefield
    2:31 PMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Cross Country
    1:27 PM3h04
    Wakefield
    4:31 PMBristol
    $2871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wakefield to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Bristol:

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Bristol costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Wakefield to Bristol is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Bristol is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wakefield to Bristol:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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