More cities in one trip from Bristol
Bristol (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 40 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are London, Manchester and Birmingham; the quickest to reach is Birmingham, about 1 h 55 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 40 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bristol
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · United Kingdom | 170 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Manchester · United Kingdom | 227 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | 124 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Leicester · United Kingdom | 165 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Leeds · United Kingdom | 270 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Sheffield · United Kingdom | 227 km | 3 h 45 min | Bus |
| Liverpool · United Kingdom | 219 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Cambridge · United Kingdom | 204 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Bristol
Land in Bristol, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bristol → Birmingham → Leicester → Bristol
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bristol, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leicester
- About 6 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bristol → Birmingham | 1 h 55 min |
| Birmingham → Leicester | 1 h |
| Leicester → Bristol | 3 h 40 min |
Bristol → London → Birmingham → Bristol
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bristol, 2 nights in London, 1 night in Birmingham
- About 6 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bristol → London | 2 h 10 min |
| London → Birmingham | 2 h 20 min |
| Birmingham → Bristol | 1 h 55 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Bristol
Airports with direct flights to Bristol, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 12
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaPalmaTenerifeValencia
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Finland 1
Hungary 1
Lithuania 1
Romania 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bristol?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Cambridge. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bristol to London?
About 2 h 10 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 170 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bristol?
For Bristol, Birmingham and Leicester, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bristol, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leicester), with about 6 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bristol?
From 40 airports in 13 countries, including Bucharest, Barcelona and Madrid. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bristol is cheap.