There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Par by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
2h 57m£70–130Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 3m£21–36Drive 142.4 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Parcar 142.4 mi
2h 53m£36–52Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
3h 17m£72–129Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 49m£69–130Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
5h 4m£33–76
Bristol to Par by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Par is to bus and train which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Par is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Par. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Par. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Bristol and Par is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Par without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £70 - £130.
The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Par takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Bristol to Par bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Par train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Par is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Par, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Par twice daily. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Par bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bristol to Par train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Par is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bristol to Par.
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