There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Tenby 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
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
4h 40m£48–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
5h£17–36Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Tenbycar 128.7 mi
2h 26m£32–46Train via Swansea
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
4h 43m£52–99
Bristol to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Tenby is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Tenby is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bristol and Tenby is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bristol to Tenby, including transfers.
Bristol to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tenby is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tenby via Cardiff Central in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Swansea City Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Bristol to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Tenby is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bristol to Tenby.
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