What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at King Street via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Bristol to East Midlands?

The distance between Bristol and East Midlands is 149 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Bristol to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Bristol to East Midlands is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Bristol to East Midlands bus arrive?

Bristol to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to East Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to East Midlands is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Bristol to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1982+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Bristol to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 22m
£89–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
5h 48m
£28–43
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to East Midlandscar 136.6 mi
2h 35m
£34–48
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
6h 21m
£37–77

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to East Midlands via Birmingham New Street and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to East Midlands via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 48m.

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