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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Crail is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Crail is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Crail. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Crail?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Crail. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Leven via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Bristol to Crail?

The distance between Bristol and Crail is 488 miles. The road distance is 421.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Crail without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Bristol to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Crail bus from?

Bristol to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Crail train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Crail?

The best way to get from Bristol to Crail is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Bristol to Crail bus arrive?

Bristol to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Crail train arrive?

Bristol to Crail train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Crail is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Bristol to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 984+ hotels available in Crail.

Bristol to Crail - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Crail by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
9h 27m
£210–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
12h 21m
£56–89
Drive 419.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Crailcar 419.4 mi
7h 9m
£105–151
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h
£63–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 57m
£102–155
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus
6h 34m
£69–174
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus
6h 43m
£99–301
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 4m
£101–205
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
7h 27m
£84–217
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 7m
£135–297
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
7h 48m
£139–343

Bristol to Crail by train and bus

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9h 27mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Crail, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bowling Green Place via Edinburgh Waverley, Leven, Bus Station, and Harbour in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bowling Green Place via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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