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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Coniston is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Coniston is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Coniston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Coniston?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bristol to Coniston?

The distance between Bristol and Coniston is 256 miles. The road distance is 250.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bristol to Coniston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Coniston bus from?

Bristol to Coniston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Coniston train from?

Bristol to Coniston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Coniston?

The best way to get from Bristol to Coniston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Bristol to Coniston bus arrive?

Bristol to Coniston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Coniston train arrive?

Bristol to Coniston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Coniston is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Bristol to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3329+ hotels available in Coniston.

Bristol to Coniston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 56m
£129–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 22m
£51–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Bolton to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
10h 4m
Drive 249.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Conistoncar 249.4 mi
4h 10m
£62–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus X7
8h 7m

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Coniston via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Crown via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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