There are 5 ways to get from Charlestown to Bristol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 4m£73–142Bus via Plymouth
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Anchor Roadbus Fal
6h 16m£16–28Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Charlestown to Bristolcar 143.5 mi
2h 58m£35–51Train via Exeter
- Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m£73–148Bus
- Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
7h 28m£27–41
Charlestown to Bristol by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Bristol is to bus via Plymouth which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Old Chapel and arriving at Anchor Road via Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Par and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Charlestown and Bristol is 165 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Charlestown to Bristol, including transfers.
Charlestown to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Charlestown to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Charlestown, Cornwall, England and Bristol, England?
You can take a bus from Holmbush Inn to Bristol Temple Meads via Railway Station, Par, and Plymouth in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Chapel to Anchor Road via Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Anchor Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Charlestown to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Bristol is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Charlestown to Bristol.
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