There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 49m£73–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
5h 45m£25–36Drive 159.7 mi
- Drive from Wales to Bristolcar 159.7 mi
2h 52m£40–58Train, fly
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 29m£65–175Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 54m£25–42
Wales to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Bristol is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Castle Street/CG22 and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Wales and Bristol is 177 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Wales to Bristol, including transfers.
Wales to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Wales to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Wales to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Wales, England and Bristol, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Wales to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Bristol is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Wales to Bristol.
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