Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Bristol?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bristol: Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.

Which travel companies can get me from London to Bristol?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus. Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.

Can I find a direct route between London and Bristol?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bristol with the following travel companies: 51 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus. 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol 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 29m. 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
€9 Average price Cheapest	€46 Average price
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg 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 London to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from London to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:00 PM2h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
€41One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:00 PM2h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
€41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

G14962
1:30 PM1h28
London Paddington (PAD)
2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
€501One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

L79464+G15532
8:20 PM3h15
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
€321One-way
1 transfer
L79456+G15026
7:50 PM3h01
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:51 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
€411One-way
1 transfer
L79389+G15016
1:50 PM3h02
London Waterloo (WAT)
4:52 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
€411One-way
1 transfer

FlixBus
9:30 PM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
€41One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
5:30 AM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
8:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
€41One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:30 PM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
3:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
€41One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Bristol.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Bristol including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Bristol is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Bristol:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bristol costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 33m.

The London to Bristol distance is approximately 171 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Bristol is:

Around 53 buses per day.
Around 23 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bristol:

Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bristol with the following travel companies:

51 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Omio customers who travel from London to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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