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Compare train and bus for Bristol to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Bristol to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to London:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to London costing on average €27.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 68 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 58 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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