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Day trips · Bristol itinerary

Day Trips from Bristol: The Best Itinerary

Few British cities are surrounded by this much: a Roman spa town fifteen minutes away, the deepest gorge in the country in forty, Stonehenge and the Cotswolds within the hour. Here are the day trips worth your time, with the tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Bath in 15 minutes
  2. 2Cheddar Gorge & Wells
  3. 3Stonehenge
  4. 4Cotswold villages

Bath

Thirteen miles east and a 15-minute train — the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge all walkable from the station.

Cheddar Gorge and Wells

Limestone cliffs, show caves and cave-matured cheddar, then England’s smallest city and its cathedral clock.

Stonehenge and the Cotswolds

An hour and a quarter southeast for the stones, an hour northeast for Castle Combe and Bibury — full-day tours usually pair them.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bristol — prices per person.

Private Day Tour from Bath to the Captivating Cotswolds
Bath
Private Day Tour from Bath to the Captivating Cotswolds
5.0(62)·8h 30min
from$1,482/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup
Bath
Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup
5.0(18)·8 hours
from$1,482/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour from Bath to Stonehenge and The Cotswolds
Bath
Private Day Tour from Bath to Stonehenge and The Cotswolds
5.0(10)·8 hours
from$1,462/ person
via Viator
Bath: Local Pubs & Historic Sights Walking Tour (3h)
Bath
Bath: Local Pubs & Historic Sights Walking Tour (3h)
5.0(41)·3 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
Bath
Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
5.0(10)·8h 30min
from$808/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
Bath
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
5.0(722)·4 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Stonehenge and Bath City Tour - Private tour from Bath
Bath
Stonehenge and Bath City Tour - Private tour from Bath
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$447/ person
via Viator
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath
Bath
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath
4.9(242)·8h 45min
from$124/ person
via Viator

Day trips from Bristol — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Bristol?
Bath (15 minutes by train), Cheddar Gorge and Wells (40 minutes), Stonehenge (1 hour 15), the Cotswolds (1 hour) and Cardiff across the Severn (50 minutes). Bath is the easiest; Cheddar and Wells make the best full day by car or tour.
Can you visit Stonehenge and Bath in one day from Bristol?
Yes — full-day coach tours from Bristol combine them, usually with Cotswold villages or Lacock added. Expect around £86 and a nine-hour day.
Do you need a car for day trips from Bristol?
Not for Bath, which is a direct train, or for Cardiff. Cheddar Gorge, Wells, Stonehenge and the Cotswolds are far easier with a guided tour or a car — rural bus connections are slow.

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