4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Bodmin
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€58
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€66
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Bodmin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Bodmin will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Bodmin without transferring at least once.
G01134+
C424269:45 AM3h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:56 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€581One-way1 transfer- G01129+C424248:14 AM3h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€601One-way1 transfer
- C42186 · C4221210:08 AM3h46Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:54 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€651One-way1 transfer
- C42436 · C424258:55 AM3h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:20 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€721One-way1 transfer
- G01132+C422068:45 AM3h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:51 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€721One-way1 transfer
- G01132+C422068:45 AM3h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:51 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€721One-way1 transfer
- G01129+C424248:14 AM3h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€601One-way1 transfer
- C42212+G0113710:45 AM3h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:54 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€721One-way1 transfer
- G01134+C424269:45 AM3h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:56 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€581One-way1 transfer
- C42436 · C424258:55 AM3h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:20 PMBodmin Parkway (BOD)€721One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 184 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€60 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bodmin:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bodmin costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
Live departures
Bristol to Bodmin train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bodmin trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01154+W34837 | On time 6:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 9:52 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41684 | On time 6:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 10:26 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01161_G66477+G14987 | On time 7:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 11:24 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| G01129+C42424 | 8:14 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 11:23 AM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| G01132+C42206 | 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h06 | 11:51 AM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42436 · C42425 | 8:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 12:20 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| G01134+C42426 | 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 12:56 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42186 · C42212 | 10:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h46 | 1:54 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
| G01137+C42212 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 1:54 PM Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Bodmin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Bodmin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:22 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from Bristol to Bodmin trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Bristol and Bodmin from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Bodmin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Bodmin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bodmin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Bodmin
Most Bristol to Bodmin trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Bodmin Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Bodmin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Which Bodmin station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Bodmin Parkway from Bodmin city centre
Bodmin Parkway is 4 km from Bodmin city centre. Public transport options include:
Bodmin Parkway train station facilities and services
Bodmin Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bodmin Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bodmin Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bodmin Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bodmin Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bodmin Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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