How to travel from Bristol to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Middlesbrough is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bristol to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Leeds

Take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court and then to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance424km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Bristol and Middlesbrough is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bristol and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Middlesbrough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Bristol and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bristol and Middlesbrough with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9hrs.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 424km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Bristol to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Bristol to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
£105($125)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£235($280)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train4h 40m
£130($150)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train5hrs
£120($140)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train via Leeds + 2 similar
4h 55m
£115($140)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Train4h 55m
£135($160)
every 2 hours463km (288 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)6h 20m
£115($140)
every 2 hours488km (303 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£30($35)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough9hrs
£30($35)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£74($87)
on demand424km (264 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough