How to get to Bristol from Madrid

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Compare coach and flight for Madrid to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £144, while a flight costs an average of £298.

Distance: 1230 km

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£298

Average Price

£144

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Cheapest

£59

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 33m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

31h 46m

Average total duration

31h 16m

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30m

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18h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.7 - 7.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 3.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bristol is a coach with an average price of £144.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bristol:

A coach is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bristol costing on average £298.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Bristol including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 9m sooner (4h 33m by flight vs 18h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £298 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Madrid to Bristol

How to get to Bristol from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Madrid to Bristol is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 154
    10:002h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:15Bristol Airport
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 154
    10:002h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:15Bristol Airport
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 154
    10:002h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:15Bristol Airport
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4033h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    0:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    £621One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:5038h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    10:30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    £911One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:5533h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    0:40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    £991One-way
    3 changes
  • easyJetU22708
    20:402h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    21:55Bristol Airport
    £441One-way
    0 changes
  • SwissLX2033+Edelweiss AirLX8284
    19:3020h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    15:15Bristol Airport
    £3561One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ63+SwissLX1727+Edelweiss AirLX8284
    18:0522h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    15:15Bristol Airport
    £3941One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Madrid 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 Madrid to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Bristol including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bristol is a coach with an average price of £144.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bristol:

A coach is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bristol costing on average £298.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 46m.

The Madrid to Bristol distance is approximately 1230 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bristol is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bristol as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Bristol:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Europa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Bristol:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff, Birmingham, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Bristol, you can visit the Bristol Zoo Gardens for a family-friendly day exploring diverse animal exhibits. Take a boat tour along the River Avon to enjoy unique views of the city. Explore vibrant street art in the Stokes Croft area, or visit the Arnolfini for contemporary art exhibitions and performances. Relax with a walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower. Don't miss the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge for panoramic views, or explore the historic Bristol Cathedral with its stunning Gothic architecture. Discover the SS Great Britain museum, the diverse collections at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, and the lively St Nicholas Market for food and crafts.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Bristol is ideal to explore its diverse attractions, including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, and the vibrant street art scene.

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