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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bristolby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Bristol by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LAX - BRS
    16h 35m
    £163–606

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 49m
    £287–1,078

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LAX - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    18h 5m
    £278–990

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LAX - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    18h 45m
    £178–430

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LAX - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    19h 7m
    £272–867

  6. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LAX - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    24h 12m
    £303–1,066

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LAX - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    19h 44m
    £219–469

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,393.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Bristol, England?

KLM, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS) twice daily.

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