Bristol is perfectly placed for the best of South West England — Bath is 15 minutes away, the Cotswolds an hour, Stonehenge less than 90 minutes. Browse Bristol day trips on Viator.
Top Day Trips from Bristol — Ranked
🏆 #1
Bath Roman Baths & Georgian City Tour
⭐ 4.9 · 14,200 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £28 per person
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🗿 #2
Stonehenge & Salisbury Day Trip
⭐ 4.8 · 8,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £42 per person
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🌸 #3
Cotswolds Villages Day Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 9,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £48 per person
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⭐ #4
Wells Cathedral & Glastonbury Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 5,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £35 per person
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🦕 #5
Jurassic Coast Lyme Regis Day Trip
⭐ 4.7 · 4,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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🏰 #6
Cardiff Castle & Welsh Highlights
⭐ 4.7 · 3,800 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £32 per person
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| Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | 20km east | 15mins train | Roman Baths, Georgian Circus, Jane Austen |
| Stonehenge | 60km east | 1hr coach | UNESCO, most visited prehistoric site in UK |
| Cotswolds | 80km NE | 1.5hrs coach | Bourton, Bibury, Chipping Campden |
| Wells | 30km south | 45mins | England's smallest city, stunning cathedral |
| Glastonbury | 40km south | 1hr | Glastonbury Tor, Abbey, mystical atmosphere |
| Exeter | 100km SW | 1hr train | Cathedral, Quayside, underground passages |
💡 Pro Tip: Bath is so close to Bristol (15 minutes by train) that it barely counts as a day trip — more of an afternoon option. Combine it with Wells and Glastonbury for a proper full day in Somerset.
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