There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Sellafield by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Sellafieldtrain
7h 14m£103–168Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
- Take the train from Bolton to Sellafieldtrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
9h 8m£57–101Drive 269.1 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Sellafieldcar 269.1 mi
4h 40m£67–96Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sellafieldtrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
7h 15m£115–185
Bristol to Sellafield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Sellafield is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Sellafield is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Sellafield via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Bristol and Sellafield is 284 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Sellafield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Bristol to Sellafield, including transfers.
Bristol to Sellafield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Sellafield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Sellafield is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Bristol to Sellafield.
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What companies run services between Bristol, England and Sellafield, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sellafield via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sellafield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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