The cheapest and fastest trains from Chippenham to Bristol
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chippenham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chippenham to Bristol will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chippenham for Bristol on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P29862Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chippenham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 33 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chippenham to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Chippenham to Bristol trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:08 AM Chippenham | 0h27 | 9:35 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chippenham to Bristol
Trains from Chippenham to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 24m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Chippenham to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Chippenham and Bristol from €9. 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 Chippenham to Bristol
Great Western Railway provides regular direct trains from Chippenham to Bristol. Daily weekday services begin with an early morning departure and continue with two trains an hour to Bristol throughout the day. The final connection leaves Chippenham just after 11:00 p.m. Journey times are a little under 30 minutes. The Sunday schedule is reduced, with a later first departure and an hourly service for most of the day. Chippenham station is located on the north-eastern edge of the town centre. Trains arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station, south of the city centre.
FAQs: Trains from Chippenham to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chippenham to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Chippenham, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bristol Temple Meads, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chippenham to Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 05:50 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Disused platform and north car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Short stay car park - terminating & starting services. Bus Stops in Bus Turning Area - through services.
- 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
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- 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.
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