How to travel from Durham to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Bristol is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Durham to Bristol by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Cabot Circus.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Durham to Bristol by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Durham and Bristol is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Durham and Bristol by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Bristol is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Bristol. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Durham and Bristol. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Durham and Bristol. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Bristol is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

How do I get from Durham to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Bristol

Transport options from Durham to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
£120($140)
5 times a week778km (484 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£235($280)
5 times a week644km (400 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane2h 55m
£100($120)
5 times a week483km (300 miles)
Bus to Durham, Crossgate Peth - Bottom, train and plane3h 55m
£220($260)
5 times a week683km (424 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
£325($385)
5 times a week677km (421 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
£30($36)
5 times a week488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£76($90)
on demand437km (272 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol