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How to get fromWales to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 49m
    £73–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    5h 44m
    £25–36

  3. Drive  159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wales to Bristolcar car 159.7 mi
    2h 52m
    £40–58

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    6h 23m
    £70–172

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    6h
    £27–46

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiveton Bridge to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    7h 20m
    £70–143

Wales to Bristol by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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.

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