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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £196, while a flight costs an average of £348.
Distance: 1467 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£348 Average Price | £196 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 51m Average total duration 36h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Alicante:
A coach is £152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Alicante costing on average £348.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 36h 51m.
You'll arrive about 18h 2m sooner (3h 54m by flight vs 21h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £348 compared to roughly £97 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Alicante from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bristol to Alicante is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alicante are Murcia, Tabarca, Benidorm, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alicante on Omio.
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
Benidorm is known for its tall seafront skyline, wide beaches and energetic nightlife. It mixes a modern resort feel with an old town that still hints at its fishing-village past.
Elche is best known for the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche, whose vast palm grove gives the city an unusual oasis-like feel. Its character also reflects a mix of Arab heritage, the Mystery Play of Elche and a long shoemaking tradition.
Valencia pairs a historic old town with beaches and striking modern design. Famous as the birthplace of paella, it feels relaxed yet lively, with markets, orange trees and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
Travel to Alicante 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 Bristol to Alicante.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Alicante:
A coach is £152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Alicante costing on average £348.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 36h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Alicante as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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