4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Brighton
Cheapest price
€91
Average price
€257
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Brighton will cost around €257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 185 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€53 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08173+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y30602 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h27 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C23374+P08476+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+Y37028 | On time 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h42 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| P08381+Y29439 | On time 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h44 | 12:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| P08174+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y30610 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h27 | 11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C23655+P08477 · P08529+Y37034 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| C23655+P08477+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+Y37034 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Brighton
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Trains from Bristol to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern, Gatwick Express, first_great_western from Bristol to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail, Southern, Gatwick Express, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Brighton from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Brighton to Bristol
The quickest train journey from Brighton to Bristol Temple Meads takes just over three hours. Daily services are available from Great Western Rail and South Western Rail companies, with an average journey distance of 160 miles. Services on this route operate from throughout the day, from very early in the morning until late in the evening across the week and the weekend.
Brighton to Bristol train time: daily departures
With over 20 weekday trains from Brighton to Bristol, travellers will find a timetable service to suit. First daily services depart around 4:00 a.m., with final weekday sleeper trains leaving around 10:00 p.m. and arriving early the next day. Weekend services are regular but more limited.
How long is the journey by train from Brighton to Bristol?
There are no direct Brighton to Bristol train services available. All journeys require at least one change. The quickest weekday journey time is around three hours 22 minutes, with a change at Fratton, Portsmouth. The longest journey time is over 10 hours for the overnight sleeper train.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Brighton to Bristol?
Departure train station: Brighton to Bristol train services depart from Brighton Station, a large and beautiful 19th century building in the centre of the city, with convenient bus links and plenty of taxi services available. Services include a concourse with food and drinks outlets, shops, toilets, waiting rooms and WiFi.
Arrival train station: trains arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Railway station, a central hub with bus links to the city centre. Travellers can reach the city centre in around 10 minutes by walking from this central station. Services include food and drink outlets, waiting rooms, toilets and a taxi rank.
Which train companies travel from Brighton to Bristol?
Two operators provide Brighton to Bristol train services. These are Great Western Railway and South Western Railway.
Great Western Railway: Brighton to Bristol
The quickest journeys on Great Western Railway take around three hours 16 minutes and require at least one change. Expect commuter trains to operate on all of these GWR routes, which means some trains will be very crowded and journey costs will be impacted accordingly.
South Western Railway: Brighton to Bristol
South Western Railway operate a number of routes to Bristol, including the weekday journey which takes around four hours 12 minutes. Mid-morning to afternoon journeys are the quickest, taking around three hours 20 minutes. South Western Railway services take longer but are often less-expensive and less-crowded.
Brighton to Bristol trains: services on board
Services on GWR trains include free WiFi, Pullman dining carriages and buffet trolley services, direct to seats. First-class tickets can be reserved for journeys of one hour or more and include recliner seats. Older travellers and travellers with limited mobility can utilise Passenger Assist services to ensure they receive assistance boarding and alighting from trains. Cyclists need to confirm travel by reserving train tickets in advance. Bikes cannot be transported on routes featuring bus connections and bike size limits are in place.
Travellers in wheelchairs cannot access first-class carriages on SWR services to Bristol, so it is vital to contact Assisted Travel prior to bookings. Some mobility scooters can be transported. Bicycles can be transported, although space is limited. First-class travel is available to Bristol Temple Meads, with discounted upgrades regularly available. Trains feature onboard WiFi, catering services, and quiet zones.
How to find cheap tickets from Brighton to Bristol
Travellers looking for cheaper tickets from Brighton to Bristol are advised to be as flexible with their travel date and times as possible, as the cheapest tickets are usually on the slower services with multiple changes. Booking in advance often provides the best prices for services on this route.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Brighton
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
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ShoppingParkingDining
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WC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop on Bedminster Down Road. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop outside Halfords on West Street.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
ParkingLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On single platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Weekends - Bus stop under roadbridge on Sea Mills Lane (300 yrds from station). Weekdays - Bus stops on either side of Shirehampton Road opposite the Co-op
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Severn Beach - bus stop past the Black Swan public house. Towards Bristol - bus stop by Berwick Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
DiningATMAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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