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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rothwell is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rothwell is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rothwell?

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

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rothwell?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rothwell. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rothwell?

The distance between Bristol and Rothwell is 162 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rothwell without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bristol to Rothwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rothwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rothwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Rothwell?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rothwell is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Bristol to Rothwell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Rothwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Rothwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rothwell is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bristol to Rothwell.

Where can I stay near Rothwell?

There are 759+ hotels available in Rothwell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 1m
£87–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
5h 48m
£20–32
Drive 119.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Rothwellcar 119.7 mi
2h 17m
£29–42
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 / ...
5h 56m
£29–67

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Distance: 161.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to War Memorial via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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