What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Darlington and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Barnard Castle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Barnard Castle to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Bristol is 299 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Bristol bus from?

Barnard Castle to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darlington station.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Bristol train from?

Barnard Castle to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Bristol bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Bristol train arrive?

Barnard Castle to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Bristol is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Barnard Castle to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Bristol.

Barnard Castle to Bristol - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 27m
£140–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darlington to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 51m
£26–64
Drive 257.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Bristolcar 257.1 mi
4h 24m
£64–92
Line 84 bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4h 54m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
6h 37m
£100–244
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 17m
£120–289
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 50m
£119–405

Barnard Castle to Bristol by bus, foot, and train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.3 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Bristol, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Bristol Bus Station via Tubwell Row, Darlington, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 51m.

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