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How to get fromBristol to Rockby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    3h 30m
    £140–211

  2. Bus, train, line 57 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    6h 41m
    £20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    6h 31m
    £21–41

  4. Drive  141.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Rockcar car 141.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £36–51

  5. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    5h 19m
    £65–120

Bristol to Rock by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rock via Plymouth and Bodmin Parkway in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Padstow Bus Terminus via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 6h 31m.

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