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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 159 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £106 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames costing on average £106.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kingston upon Thames are London, Windsor, Guildford, Richmond and Twickenham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kingston upon Thames on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Windsor is a historic Thames-side town known for Windsor Castle and its strong royal identity. Its compact centre, riverside setting and nearby parkland give it a refined but approachable character.
Guildford is a historic Surrey town known for its cobbled High Street, castle and riverside setting on the Wey. Its medieval character sits alongside a lively centre shaped by the University of Surrey and nearby green hills.
Richmond is a leafy Thames-side town in south-west London, known for Richmond Park, Georgian streets and a refined village feel. It blends royal parkland, riverside scenery and historic houses with theatres, cafés and an easy-going local character.
Twickenham is a leafy Thames-side town in south-west London, best known for Twickenham Stadium and English rugby. Beyond the crowds on match days, it has a quieter character shaped by the river, historic houses and nearby Richmond.
Travel to Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Kingston upon Thames costing on average £106.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Kingston upon Thames as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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