What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to The Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to The Downs is to bus and line 3 bus via Anchor Road which costs £8 - £12 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to The Downs?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to The Downs is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and The Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to The Downs. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church via Royal Parade and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and The Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to The Downs. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Ivybridge via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Bristol to The Downs?

The distance between Bristol and The Downs is 129 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to The Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to The Downs without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to The Downs?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Bristol to The Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to The Downs bus from?

Bristol to The Downs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to The Downs train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to The Downs?

The best way to get from Bristol to The Downs is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Bristol to The Downs bus arrive?

Bristol to The Downs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to The Downs train arrive?

Bristol to The Downs train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Bristol to The Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to The Downs is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bristol to The Downs.

Where can I stay near The Downs?

There are 1635+ hotels available in The Downs.

Bristol to The Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 4m
£108–163
Bus, line 3 bus via Anchor Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 3
7h
£8–12
Bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 3
6h 21m
£15–35
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to The Downscar 114.6 mi
2h 12m
£29–41

Bristol to The Downs by bus

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and The Downs, Devon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Church via Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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