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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 an average ticket price of kr255 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 kr255, while a train costs an average of kr1837.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1837 Average price | kr255 Average price Cheapest | kr451 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Wakefield to Bristol:
A bus is kr1582 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Bristol costing on average kr1837.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around kr1837 compared to roughly kr451 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wakefield to Bristol
How to get from Wakefield to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W2986810:27 AM3h05Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr3431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W2986810:27 AM3h05Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr3431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011532:27 PM3h04Wakefield Westgate (WKF)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr5501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W2987311:27 AM3h05Wakefield Westgate (WKF)2:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr3431One-way0 transfers
- G0114812:27 PM3h06Wakefield Westgate (WKF)3:33 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr3431One-way0 transfers
- G011543:27 PM3h10Wakefield Westgate (WKF)6:37 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)kr3431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Bristol:
A bus is kr1582 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Bristol costing on average kr1837.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Bristol by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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