How to travel from York to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for York to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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$140

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

4h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 58m

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30m

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7h 12m

Average total duration

6h 42m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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from York to Bristol

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

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bus

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

National Express
12:11PM7h44
York
07:55PMBristol
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:11PM7h44
York
07:55PMBristol
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:50PM7h30
York
11:20PMBristol
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:11PM8h04
York
09:15PMBristol
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from York to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from York to Bristol is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Bristol is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York 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 York to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Coastliner to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Bristol:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York 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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