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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 12m. 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 £25.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Bristol to London: 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:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bristol to London costing on average £22.
The fastest way to get to London from Bristol is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 33 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 106 miles from Bristol to London.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to London is:
- 94 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bristol and London 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 depart from Bristol, Airport and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Bristol at Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in London at London Paddington.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to London:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to London by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Bristol to London for £4.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find South Western Railway Bristol to London tickets on Omio for £22.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus with 63 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bristol to London.
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