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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Wales is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Sheffield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Bristol to Wales?

The distance between Bristol and Wales is 176 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bristol to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Wales?

The best way to get from Bristol to Wales is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Wales bus arrive?

Bristol to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Wales train arrive?

Bristol to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Wales is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bristol to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1441+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 23m
£90–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
4h 45m
£20–35
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Walescar 159.9 mi
2h 52m
£39–57
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
5h 22m
£31–74

Bristol to Wales by train and bus

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Wales, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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