How to get to London from Bristol
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4.6Travel Information between Bristol and London
 Distance | 106 miles |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £4 - £24 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £4 • 1 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £24 • 1 h 34 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or coach to travel 106 miles between Bristol and London. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bristol to London.
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How to get to London from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
Buses from Bristol to London
Both National Express and Megabus offer bus services from Bristol to London. National Express have 23 services per day, starting at around 3:50 a.m. There are frequent services in the morning, then between 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. they run at approximately one per hour, at 30 minutes past the hour. The journey with National Express leaves from Bristol Coach Station and arrives at London Victoria Coach Station. The fastest journey takes around 2.5 hours, whereas the longest takes nearly 4 hours to complete. Megabus also offer a bus service from Bristol to London leaving from Colston Hall in Bristol's city centre and terminating at London Victoria. Megabus has twelve services per day, starting at approximately 4:20 a.m. and ending with the 7:10 p.m. service. The longest journey takes just over 3.5 hours, and the shortest is nearly 3 hours.
Trains from Bristol to London
First Great Western operates trains between Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway and London Paddington. Daily services start at approximately 4:45 a.m. with the last train leaving just after 10:30 p.m. There are between 3-5 direct services per hour, with the journey taking between 1.5 - 3 hours.
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Find the best route between Bristol and London with Omio's travel partners National Express, South Western Railway and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
National Express is the leading travel operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bristol - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
FAQs: Bristol to London
There are 2 options to travel from Bristol to London including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to London is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £4 compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a coach costs £19 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £24.
The fastest way from Bristol to London is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Getting to London by coach takes 1 h 50 min on average.
The Bristol to London distance is approximately 106 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to London is:
- Around 16 coaches per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Bristol as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bristol to London:
- Coaches mostly leave from Bristol, Airport Bus Station and tend to arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains from Bristol to London most often leave from Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in London Paddington.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to London:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Bristol to London tickets on Omio for £4.
- Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from Bristol to London for £24.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus with 13 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 25 direct trains per day to take to London with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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