What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Bristol is to line 488 bus and bus which costs £12 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via West Street and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Banbury to Bristol?

The distance between Banbury and Bristol is 133 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Bristol without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 13m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Bristol?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Banbury to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Bristol bus from?

Banbury to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Bristol train from?

Banbury to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Bristol?

The best way to get from Banbury to Bristol is to train via Reading which takes 2h 13m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 488 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Banbury to Bristol bus arrive?

Banbury to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at West Street station.

Where does the Banbury to Bristol train arrive?

Banbury to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Bristol is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Banbury to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Bristol?

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Banbury to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 488 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 13m
£57–110
Line 488 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 825
4h 59m
£13–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus S6
4. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 2m
£26–46
Drive 78.5 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Bristolcar 78.5 mi
1h 37m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
2h 30m
£40–78

Banbury to Bristol by train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Banbury to Bristol Temple Meads via Reading in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via West Street and Royal Well Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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