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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Bristol
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €68
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €68
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 3 h 11 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 3 h 12 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 18
- Distance
- 96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bristol will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Bristol without transferring at least once.
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SW7990001:28 PM 3h15 Bournemouth station (BMH) 4:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer- SW799800+W34990
9:28 AM 3h21 Bournemouth station (BMH) 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - SW793800+W35049
6:28 PM 3h12 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - SW799400+W35001
11:28 AM 3h20 Bournemouth station (BMH) 2:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - C33097+SW799200
12:28 PM 3h21 Bournemouth station (BMH) 3:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer
- W35029+SW798600
3:28 PM 3h11 Bournemouth station (BMH) 6:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35055+SW793000
8:28 PM 3h11 Bournemouth station (BMH) 11:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - SW793800+W35049
6:28 PM 3h12 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35053+SW793400
7:28 PM 3h13 Bournemouth station (BMH) 10:41 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35043+SW794200
5:28 PM 3h14 Bournemouth station (BMH) 8:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Bristol
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Trains from Bournemouth to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW800000+W34984 | 8:28 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h20 | 11:48 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799800+W34990 | 9:28 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h21 | 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799600+C33095 | 10:28 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h24 | 1:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799400+W35001 | 11:28 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h20 | 2:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799300+C33097 | 11:58 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h51 | 3:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799200+C33097 | 12:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h21 | 3:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Q18418+C48902 | 12:40 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h47 | 4:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW799000+C33098 | 1:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h15 | 4:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW798800+W35023 | 2:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h17 | 5:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Q18414+C48904 | 2:40 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h46 | 6:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW798600+W35029 | 3:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h11 | 6:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW798200+C33099 | 4:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h14 | 7:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Q18410+C48905 | 4:40 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h46 | 8:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW794200+W35043 | 5:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h14 | 8:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW793800+W35049 | 6:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h12 | 9:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Q18406+C48906 | 6:40 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h54 | 10:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW793400+W35053 | 7:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h13 | 10:41 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| SW793000+W35055 | 8:28 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h11 | 11:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Bournemouth to Bristol
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bournemouth to Bristol
Most Bournemouth to Bristol trains use the Bournemouth to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Stapleton Road. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bournemouth station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Stapleton Road from Bristol city centre
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road train station facilities and services
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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