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

The cheapest way to get from Rock to Bristol is to bus via Plymouth which costs £13 - £19 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rock to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rock and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Rock to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Padstow Bus Terminus and arriving at Anchor Road via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Rock and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Rock to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Rock to Bristol?

The distance between Rock and Bristol is 171 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rock to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rock to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rock to Bristol bus from?

Rock to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Rock to Bristol train from?

Rock to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Rock to Bristol?

The best way to get from Rock to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Rock to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rock to Bristol train arrive?

Rock to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Rock to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Rock to Bristol is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Rock to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Bristol.

Rock to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rock to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£138–211
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Anchor Roadbus Fal
7h 16m
£13–19
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Rock to Bristolcar 140 mi
3h
£35–51
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Padstow Bus Terminus to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 57
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 47m
£63–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Bus Stationbus 104 / ...
7h 21m
£26–43

Rock to Bristol by bus

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Rock, Cornwall, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a vehicle from Rock to Bristol Temple Meads via Bodmin Parkway and Plymouth in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padstow Bus Terminus to Anchor Road via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 16m.

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