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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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$111 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Wakefield to Bristol
How to get from Wakefield to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM5h25Wakefield7:55 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
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2:30 PM5h25Wakefield7:55 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
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2:30 PM5h25Wakefield7:55 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
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6:00 PM5h35Wakefield11:35 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
12:30 PM6h30Wakefield7:00 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
10:30 AM6h50Wakefield5:20 PMBristol$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Bristol:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Bristol costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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