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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 prices starting from $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m 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 |
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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 $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM9h20York, Train Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM9h20York, Train Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01184 · W2987711:36 AM3h37York station (YRK)3:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1281One-way1 transfer
Other options
G01180 · W298669:36 AM3h45York station (YRK)1:21 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1281One-way1 transfer
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G1496210:31 AM4h27York station (YRK)2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1771One-way2 transfers
W298689:42 AM3h50York station (YRK)1:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1811One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM7h50York, Train Station11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM8h20York, Train Station4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM8h55York, Train Station3:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Bristol:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 16 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 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, Rail Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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