What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Bristol is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Bristol?

The distance between East Midlands and Bristol is 149 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Bristol?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from East Midlands to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Bristol bus from?

East Midlands to Bristol bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Bristol train from?

East Midlands to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Bristol?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the East Midlands to Bristol bus arrive?

East Midlands to Bristol bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Bristol train arrive?

East Midlands to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Bristol is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from East Midlands to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2565+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 9m
£86–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
6h 9m
£26–40
Drive 136.2 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Bristolcar 136.2 mi
2h 34m
£34–48
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 20m
£38–84

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Bristol Temple Meads via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Bristol Bus Station via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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