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Compare train and bus for Watford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Watford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Watford to Bristol:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Bristol costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
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How to get from Watford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:16 AM2h42Watford10:58 AMBristol$651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:16 AM2h42Watford10:58 AMBristol$651One-way0 transfers
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- 8:16 AM2h42Watford10:58 AMBristol$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Bristol:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Bristol costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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