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Compare bus and train 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 27m. 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 €20.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to London
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.
FlixBus10:10 PM2h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:30 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:10 PM2h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:30 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G148957:00 AM1h29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:29 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€1711One-way0 transfers
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L79523_L794251:44 PM3h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:45 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€391One-way1 transfer
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L794705:48 PM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€391One-way1 transfer
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L794827:25 PM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:12 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:25 PM2h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM2h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM2h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to London:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to London costing on average €50.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 72 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and London as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 69 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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