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 £9 - £25 and takes 5h 40m.

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 24m 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 Newhall St, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Bristol to Congleton?

The distance between Bristol and Congleton is 164 miles. The road distance is 139.1 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 28m and costs £15 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 FlixBus, 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 28m and costs £15 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £25 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Bristol to Congleton bus arrive?

Bristol to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Congleton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bristol to Congleton.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1331+ 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 MacclesfieldBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 28m
£15–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
5h 40m
£10–24
Drive 138.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Congleton138.3 mi
2h 24m
£35–50
Bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14202 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station38
4h 59m

Bristol to Congleton by train and bus

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3h 28mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Newhall St, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 5h 40m.

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