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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bristol is 332 miles. The road distance is 369.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £50 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bristol bus from?

Edinburgh to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bristol train from?

Edinburgh to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bristol?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £300 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bristol bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bristol train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bristol is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2483+ hotels available in Bristol.

Edinburgh to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bristol by plane, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3h 8m
£34–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
11h 7m
£24–70
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 27m
£50–300
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 36m
Drive 367.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bristolcar 367.3 mi
6h 19m
£90–130
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3h 53m
£40–155
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4h 20m
£35–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 54m
£52–182

Edinburgh to Bristol by train

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bristol, England?

easyJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–300 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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