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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rock is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rock is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rock. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rock?

The distance between Bristol and Rock is 171 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rock without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bristol to Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rock train from?

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

Where does the Bristol to Rock train arrive?

Bristol to Rock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rock is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bristol to Rock.

Where can I stay near Rock?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Rock.

Bristol to Rock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Rock by train, bus, ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
3h 30m
£140–211
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry Padstow - Rock Ferry
7h 7m
£27–42
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Rockcar 141.3 mi
2h 59m
£36–51
Train, line 57 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus 57
4. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
5h 49m
£68–123

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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.

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