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Compare bus and train for Winchester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Winchester to Bristol:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Bristol costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-23.37. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 43m 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 Winchester to Bristol
How to get from Winchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winchester to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C03059 · W34700+
L8018012:42 PM2h23Winchester station (WIN)3:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€171One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
C03059 · W34700+
L8018012:42 PM2h23Winchester station (WIN)3:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€171One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G00874+
C50047 · C4813912:31 PM1h57Winchester station (WIN)2:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€911One-way2 transfers
Other options
G01007+
W3500112:27 PM2h18Winchester station (WIN)2:45 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€591One-way1 transfer
G01011+
C330971:27 PM2h23Winchester station (WIN)3:50 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€591One-way1 transfer
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C00183 · C489091:31 PM1h57Winchester station (WIN)3:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€911One-way2 transfers
NX032 · NX0407:10 AM6h30Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride1:40 PMBristol, University Queens Road€231One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX0402:40 AM6h35Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€251One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX0404:40 AM7h15Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride11:55 AMBristol, University Queens Road€251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Bristol:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Bristol costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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