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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Alford is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Alford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Alford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Alford. However, there are services departing from Temple Meads Stn and arriving at The Old Rectory via Bus Station and Crispin Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Alford?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Alford. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Castle Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Bristol to Alford?

The distance between Bristol and Alford is 50 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Alford without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Bristol to Alford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Alford bus from?

Bristol to Alford bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Temple Meads Stn station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Alford train from?

Bristol to Alford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Alford?

The best way to get from Bristol to Alford is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 376 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Bristol to Alford bus arrive?

Bristol to Alford bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Alford train arrive?

Bristol to Alford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Alford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Alford is 30 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Bristol to Alford.

Where can I stay near Alford?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Alford.

Bristol to Alford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 376 bus, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
1h 50m
£24–44
Line 376 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to The Old Rectorybus 567
2h 19m
£8–11
Drive 30.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Alfordcar 30.2 mi
53 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Alfordtaxi 30.2 mi
53 min
£80–100
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2h 15m
£23–47

Bristol to Alford by train and bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Alford, Somerset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to The Old Rectory via Bus Station and Crispin Hall in around 2h 19m.

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