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Compare coach and train for Durham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£126 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Bristol from Durham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Durham to Bristol is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Durham to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Durham to Bristol.

There are 2 ways to get from Durham to Bristol: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Bristol is a coach with an average price of £25.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Bristol:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Durham to Bristol costing on average £40.
The fastest way from Durham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h.
Bristol is approximately 233 miles away from Durham.
The average frequency per day from Durham to Bristol is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Durham to 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 when travelling from Durham to Bristol:
- Most travellers take a coach from Durham, University - Palatine Centre to Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
- Most travellers take a train from Durham to Bristol Temple Meads.
The following travel companies offer services from Durham to Bristol:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can get you to Bristol by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Durham to Bristol for £25 on Omio.
- Travel with CrossCountry for trains to Bristol. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Durham to Bristol tickets on Omio for £40.
Yes, there are direct routes from Durham to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct coach per day to take to Bristol with.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Bristol with.
Direct services to Bristol 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 route.
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