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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
171 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
P08174+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
Y2841508:30AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€671One-way
2 transfers
P08173+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y1115208:00AM2h56
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:56AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€721One-way
2 transfers
P08174 · P0852908:30AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1331One-way
1 transfer
P08173 · P0852808:00AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:55AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1331One-way
1 transfer
C23655+P08477 · P0852908:33AM2h52
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1351One-way
2 transfers
C23655+P08477 · P0852908:33AM2h52
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1351One-way
2 transfers
P08174+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y2841508:30AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€671One-way
2 transfers
P08174 · P0852908:30AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1331One-way
1 transfer
P08173 · P0852808:00AM2h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:55AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€1331One-way
1 transfer
P08173+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y1115208:00AM2h56
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:56AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
€721One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 171 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€91 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to London Gatwick Airport train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:06 PM
Last updated at 10:06 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08173 · P08528 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P08173+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y11152 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h56 | 10:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C23374+P08476+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y37028 | On time 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h03 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| P08174 · P08529 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| P08174+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y28415 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C23655+P08477 · P08529 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h52 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 21:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and London Gatwick Airport from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
€30
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
€154
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
€133
first_great_western frequency
48 a day
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport.
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as €29 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is €80; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train time is 2 h 46 min covering the 171 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 21: 00.
There are 7 trains a day from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 00.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is May.
You have options as you can travel between Bristol and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Bristol
London
Bedminster
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Bedminster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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
Clifton Down
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Lawrence Hill
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Lawrence Hill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
Montpelier
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
Parson Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Parson Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop on Bedminster Down Road. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop outside Halfords on West Street.
Redland
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Redland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
Sea Mills
Amenities at train station
ParkingLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On single platform
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Sea Mills
- 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
Shirehampton
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station entrance and on platform
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Shirehampton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Laybys on A4 Portway by footbridge. Taxis from the station approach road
Stapleton Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Stapleton Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Severn Beach - bus stop past the Black Swan public house. Towards Bristol - bus stop by Berwick Road
Bristol, Airport
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
11 kmWifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
- Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £1
Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
- Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
Portway Park & Ride
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAshley Down
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