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Compare bus and train for York to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from York to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from York to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

You can get between York and Bristol 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from York to Bristol:
A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bristol costing on average $50 (€45).
The quickest way to travel between York and Bristol is by train, which takes on average 3 h 42 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.
The distance from York to Bristol is approximately 184 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Bristol is:
- 14 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from York to Bristol as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Bristol:
- Trains from York to Bristol most often leave from York and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.
The following travel companies offer services from York to Bristol:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Coastliner to go to Bristol by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus York to Bristol tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express to go to Bristol by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry York to Bristol tickets on Omio for $50 (€45).
Yes, there are direct routes from York to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Bristol with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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