There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Grantham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 11m£94–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
5h 47m£21–35Drive 148.1 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Granthamcar 148.1 mi
2h 51m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
3h 55m£84–201Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finkin Streetbus Lc9
7h 17m£41–57
Bristol to Grantham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Grantham is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Grantham is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finkin Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Grantham via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Bristol and Grantham is 227 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Grantham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £90 - £220.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bristol to Grantham, including transfers.
Bristol to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Grantham is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Grantham, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Grantham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £23–35
- Anytime Day Single
- £29–40
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £40–55
- Off-Peak Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Single
- £50–65
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–70
- 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–50
- 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- centrebus.info
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finkin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- http://www.centrebus.info
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Grantham is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Bristol to Grantham.
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