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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Tamworth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Tamworth:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Tamworth costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 36m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £28 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Tamworth
How to get to Tamworth from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17:352h40Bristol20:15Tamworth£81One-way0 changes
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- 17:352h40Bristol20:15Tamworth£81One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Tamworth:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Tamworth costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Tamworth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Tamworth station (TAM).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Tamworth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tamworth by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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