How to get to Brentwood from Bristol

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Compare train for Bristol to Brentwood

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brentwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £75.

Distance: 202 km

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£75

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£39

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2h 27m

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5h 7m

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2h 47m

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Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Brentwood

Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Brentwood, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Brentwood is a coach with an average price of £40.

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

A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brentwood costing on average £75.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Brentwood is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Brentwood take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 7m.

Yes, you can take a train between Bristol and Brentwood.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £75 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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FAQs: Bristol to Brentwood

Travel to Brentwood 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 Brentwood.

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You can travel between Bristol and Brentwood by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Brentwood is a coach with an average price of £40.

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

A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brentwood costing on average £75.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Brentwood is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Brentwood take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 7m.

The Bristol to Brentwood distance is approximately 202 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Brentwood is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Brentwood:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in London, Stratford City Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Brentwood station (BRE).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Brentwood, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Brentwood by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brentwood by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Brentwood often also extend their vacation to go to London, Chelmsford, London Liverpool Street (LST), Billericay, Tottenham Court Road Station (TCR). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brentwood and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Bristol to Brentwood, you can take a train.
A typical visit to Brentwood can be enjoyed over 1 to 3 days, allowing time to explore local attractions, parks, and historical sites.

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