How to get from London to Bristol
- 175 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 59m
- 117 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 59m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Bristol. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 59m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 175 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
175 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €59Reading date not recorded | 2h 33m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 59mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€59Reading date not recorded2h 33m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 59m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Bristol: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Bristolbus
FlixBus·1h 59m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, London to Bristol
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€51November 2026
€54Departures from London to Bristol
FlixBus runs 117 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 117 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-BristolBook →Great Western RailwayLondon-BathBook →Airport shuttle busBath-Bristol AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Great Western Railway, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Bristol works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Bristol, about 1h 59m. In total it's roughly €10 over 1h 59m, direct, no transfers.
London to Bristol: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Bristol?
The most useful route takes about 1h 59m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Bristol?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Bristol?
117 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Bristol leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bristol from London?
About 175 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Bristol cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Bristol?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Great Western Railway, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from London to Bristol without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Bristol?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026