How to travel from Edinburgh to Bristol, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Bristol is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bristol by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bristol → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£125($145)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£24($28)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bristol
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bristol by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bristol is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 6h 25m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Bristol. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Edinburgh and Bristol. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Bristol. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Bristol. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Bristol (BRS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Bristol with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet and Ryanair fly between Edinburgh and Bristol. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Edinburgh to Bristol typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).
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 Edinburgh and Bristol. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bristol
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 1h 55m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
| Fly to Exeter (EXT), Train | 3h 25m | £320($380) | hourly | 724km (450 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 30m | £150($180) | hourly | 571km (355 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £235($275) | hourly | 713km (443 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £205($240) | every 4 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads | 6h 25m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 11h 25m | £24($28) | once daily | 705km (438 miles) |
| Bus | 12h 30m | £42($50) | 5 times a week | 834km (518 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | £68($80) | on demand | 591km (367 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Bristol
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Bristol
The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Bristol
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Bristol
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Bristol