How to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 311 miles (502 km)

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$94

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$170

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$54

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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6h 40m

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11h 51m

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11h 21m

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Edinburgh to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    09:05AM14h30
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    09:05AM14h30
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    11:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX594 · NX201
    09:25PM12h05
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    09:30AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • National ExpressNX183 · NX100
    08:45AM12h30
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    09:15PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    08:07PM14h38
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    10:45AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    07:59PM14h46
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    10:45AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Bristol.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Bristol including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bristol costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Bristol is approximately 311 miles (502 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Bristol is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Bristol:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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