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Compare train and bus for Stafford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€58 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Bristol:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Bristol costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Stafford to Bristol
How to get from Stafford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stafford to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM2h13Stafford7:13 PMBristol€461One-way0 transfers
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5:00 PM2h13Stafford7:13 PMBristol€461One-way0 transfers
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5:00 PM2h13Stafford7:13 PMBristol€461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Bristol:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Bristol costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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