Travel Information to Bristol from London
| 106 miles | |
| Train or coach | |
| £4 - £24 | |
| Coach • £4 • 2 h 15 min | |
| Train • £24 • 1 h 32 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 106 miles by train or coach between London and Bristol. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Bristol.
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How to get to Bristol from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Bristol 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 London to Bristol
The journey from London to the university city of Bristol is convenient, with numerous bus and train services operating throughout the day, generally taking just a couple of hours. The train is generally faster, though tickets tend to be a bit more expensive.
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FAQs: London 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 London to Bristol.

There are 2 ways to get from London to Bristol: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bristol is a coach with an average price of £4.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bristol:
Taking a coach costs £20 less than taking a train, which costs on average £24 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bristol from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 15 min on average.
The London to Bristol distance is approximately 106 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Bristol is:
- Around 88 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bristol from 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 when travelling from London to Bristol:
- Most travellers board their coach from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Airport.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from London to Bristol depart from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Bristol:
- You can travel between London and Bristol by coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £4 with FlixBus from London to Bristol.
- You can travel from London to Bristol by train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £24 with South Western Railway from London to Bristol.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 56 direct coaches a day to Bristol with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Bristol with Great Western Rail or first_great_western with 3 direct trains per day.
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 journey.
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