How to get to London from Bristol

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Compare coach and train for Bristol to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 171 km

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£6

Average Price

Cheapest

£45

Average Price

3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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30m

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2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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from Bristol to London

How to get to London from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:102h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    0:30London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:102h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    0:30London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG14895
    7:001h29
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:29London Paddington (PAD)
    £501One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15022+South Western RailwayQ76745
    19:252h51
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    22:16London Waterloo (WAT)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15015+South Western RailwayQ77205
    15:232h53
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    18:16London Waterloo (WAT)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15017+South Western RailwayQ77091
    16:222h54
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    19:16London Waterloo (WAT)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:102h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    0:50London, Victoria Coach Station
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:152h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    7:35London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    21:252h25
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    23:50London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

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General Information About the Journey from Bristol to London

Just under 200 kilometres apart, it's easy to get to London from Bristol by either train or bus. The majority of train services are quicker than an average bus journey, however if the train service requires numerous changes or stops it can take longer than reaching London by bus. Trains run from two stations in Bristol, with all services terminating at London Paddington. Buses leave from two locations in Bristol with journeys arriving in London Victoria.

Return journeys from London to Bristol are also available.

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FAQs: Bristol to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and London including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to London is a coach with an average price of £6.

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

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to London costing on average £45.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 32m.

The Bristol to London distance is approximately 171 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to London is:
  • Around 72 coaches per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to London with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 69 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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