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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 York to Bristol:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $147.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 4h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $89 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 York to Bristol
How to get from York to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM9h20York8:05 AMBristol$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 PM9h20York8:05 AMBristol$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:50 PM7h30York11:20 PMBristol$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:51 AM8h04York7:55 PMBristol$301One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM7h50York10:35 PMBristol$341One-way0 transfers
- 5:58 AM7h47York1:45 PMBristol$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Bristol:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $147.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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