Day trip from Liverpool to Bristol
Bristol lies 219 km (136 mi) south of Liverpool, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 219 km (136 mi) apart, Bristol is a realistic day trip from Liverpool: about 3 h 34 min each way by road.
| Liverpool | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 496,770 | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | L1–L8 | BS1–BS6 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bristol
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Staying in Bristol
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 523 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (252), and 13 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 250,336 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bristol
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Liverpool?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, south of Liverpool; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Bristol by road?
About 3 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Liverpool and Bristol?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.