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Compare train and coach for Accrington to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Accrington to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Bristol:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Bristol costing on average £99.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around £99 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-47.37. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Accrington to Bristol
How to get to Bristol from Accrington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Accrington to Bristol is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:359h20Accrington19:55Bristol£241One-way0 changes
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- 10:359h20Accrington19:55Bristol£241One-way0 changes
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- 10:359h20Accrington19:55Bristol£241One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Bristol:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Bristol costing on average £99.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Accrington and Bristol as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Accrington station (ACR) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Coaches mostly depart from Accrington, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by coach.
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