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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Congleton is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Congleton is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bristol to Congleton?

The distance between Bristol and Congleton is 164 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £20 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bristol to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Congleton bus from?

Bristol to Congleton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Congleton?

The best way to get from Bristol to Congleton is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £20 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Bristol to Congleton bus arrive?

Bristol to Congleton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Congleton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bristol to Congleton.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Congleton.

Bristol to Congleton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

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

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
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 26m
£20–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 551 / ...
5h 56m
£15–39
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Congletoncar 137.7 mi
2h 27m
£33–48
Bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
5h 1m

Bristol to Congleton by train and bus

74Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Congleton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 5h 56m.

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