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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€191

Average price

€224

Fastest journey

6 h 8 m

Average duration

7 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C50060

08:00AM6h08

Glasgow Central (GLC)

02:08PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)

€1911One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

C49429

08:38AM6h35

Glasgow Central (GLC)

03:13PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)

€1911One-way

2 transfers

P04442

09:15AM8h16

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

05:31PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)

€2141One-way

1 transfer

P04441

09:00AM7h31

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

04:31PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)

€2141One-way

1 transfer

P12901

09:09AM7h00

Glasgow Central (GLC)

04:09PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)

€3071One-way

2 transfers

Glasgow to Bristol train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast C50060 Avanti West CoastC50060	08:00AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	6h08	02:08PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast C49429 Avanti West CoastC49429	08:38AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	6h35	03:13PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 transfers
CrossCountry P04441 ScotRailP04441	09:00AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	7h31	04:31PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 transfer
TransPennine Express P12901 TransPennine ExpressP12901	09:09AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	7h00	04:09PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 transfers
CrossCountry P04442 ScotRailP04442	09:15AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	8h16	05:31PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Bristol?

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Bristol is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Bristol route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Bristol per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Bristol.

Trains

from €160

Buses

from €27

Flights

from €44

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Bristol

Trains from Glasgow to Bristol run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €118 but you can travel from only €25 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 €25

Distance

502 km

Average train duration

6h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

€118

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

6h 7m

First train

04:28

Last train

16:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €25

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains Glasgow to Bristol

For as little as €98 you can travel by train between Glasgow and Bristol with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Glasgow to Bristol train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 6 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: €98
Virgin Trains frequency: 11 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Glasgow to Bristol train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: €198

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Bristol

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Bristol 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 Glasgow to Bristol.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Bristol can start from as little as €101 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Bristol is €155; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Bristol train time is 6 h 7 min covering the 502 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to Bristol leaves at 04: 26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to Bristol leaves at 18: 30.

There are 5 trains a day from Glasgow to Bristol which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Glasgow to Bristol train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Glasgow to Bristol as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 30.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Bristol by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Bristol from Glasgow including taking a train, coach or flight.