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 £26 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 10h 5m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £50 - £280.

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 - £280 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Bristol.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2469+ 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)EDI - BRS
3h 8m
£34–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
10h 5m
£26–68
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple MeadsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 26m
£50–280
Drive 367.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bristol367.3 mi
6h 16m
£90–130
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3h 48m
£42–160
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4h 29m
£41–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
4h 53m
£56–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
6h 52m
£75–225

Edinburgh to Bristol by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bristol.

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Distance: 330.5 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 £50–280 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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