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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Brighton
Cheapest price on Oct 01
€49
Average ticket price on Oct 01
€122
Fastest journey on Oct 01
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Oct 01
3 h 33 m
Trains on Oct 01
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 €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
G15003+
G886008:21 AM3h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)€491One-way1 transfer- G14898+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G773278:30 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€771One-way2 transfers - G14897+G77319+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria8:00 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€1081One-way2 transfers
G01062+G15041+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W455458:33 AM3h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)€1551One-way3 transfers- G15042+G00854+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G773359:00 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€1551One-way3 transfers
- G15042+G00854+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G773359:00 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€1551One-way3 transfers
- G14897+G77319+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria8:00 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€1081One-way2 transfers
- G14898+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G773278:30 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€771One-way2 transfers
- G01062+G15041+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W455458:33 AM3h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)€1551One-way3 transfers
- W45525+W35169+G66721+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon8:01 AM3h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)€1861One-way3 transfers
Live departures
Bristol to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Brighton trains for today, Wednesday, September 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14907+G77260+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 7:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| G14908+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G77268 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 7:34 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| G15525 · W35194+W45598+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 4:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h36 | 7:44 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, October 1 | |||||
| G14897+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G77319 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h27 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| G66721+W35169+W45525+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h42 | 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| G15003+G88600 | 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h44 | 12:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| G14898+G77327+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h27 | 11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| G01062+G15041+W45545+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h40 | 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
| G00854+G15042+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G77335 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h27 | 12:27 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 8 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express from Bristol to Brighton trainsGreat Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express 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
Most Bristol to Brighton trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Brighton 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.
Getting to Parson Street from Bristol city centre
Parson Street is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Parson Street train station facilities and services
Parson Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Parson Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Parson Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Parson Street: Bike Parking.
Which Brighton station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
Getting to Preston Park from Brighton city centre
Preston Park is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston Park train station facilities and services
Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Preston Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston Park: 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.
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