London to Bristol train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bristol

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 24

Cheapest price on Sep 24

€29

Average ticket price on Sep 24

€68

Fastest journey on Sep 24

1 h 28 m

Average journey duration on Sep 24

1 h 29 m

Trains on Sep 24

77

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Bristol will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 24, we found 77 trains from London to Bristol, including 35 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG14958
    11:30 AM1h29
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14957
    10:30 AM1h28
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14939 · G15165
    11:16 AM1h40
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34686
    11:00 AM1h35
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34618 · G15478
    10:48 AM1h40
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    371One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 171 km

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Driving

€55

Average price

€11

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Cheapest

€61

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2h 17m

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Fastest

1h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Bristol train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14964
Delayed
2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
3:15 PM 3:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34817 · G15224
On time
2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
4:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79400+Great Western RailwayG15018
On time
2:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h03
5:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14965
Delayed
3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
4:15 PM 4:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79411+Great Western RailwayG15020
On time
3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h03
6:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14966
Delayed
4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
5:15 PM 5:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34827 · G15020
On time
4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h17
6:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34637 · C48918
On time
4:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79424+Great Western RailwayG15021
On time
4:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h02
7:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34719
On time
5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
6:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14941 · Y41598
On time
5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
6:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayG15528
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h10
8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14967
Delayed
5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h30
6:15 PM 6:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14942 · C48925
On time
5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h41
7:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79433+Great Western RailwayG15023
On time
5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h59
8:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34726
On time
6:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h34
7:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79438+Great Western RailwayG15529
On time
6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h10
9:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14968
Delayed
6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h30
7:15 PM 7:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14944 · G15482
On time
6:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
8:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34646 · C48144
On time
7:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h38
8:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14969
Delayed
7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h33
8:15 PM 8:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34648 · G15483
On time
7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h42
9:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79456+Great Western RailwayG15026
On time
7:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h01
10:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34737
On time
8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79464+Great Western RailwayG15532
On time
8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h12
11:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14970
Delayed
8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
9:15 PM 9:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14971
On time
9:02 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
10:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34848 · G15532
On time
9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h28
11:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34652+CrossCountryG01170
On time
9:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h46
11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14972
Delayed
10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
10:49 PM 10:49 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14974
Delayed
10:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
11:13 PM 11:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, September 24
Great Western RailwayW346635:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
6:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149776:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
7:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149506:28 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h37
8:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79309+Great Western RailwayG150046:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h18
9:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G154686:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
8:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149517:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
8:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79315+Great Western RailwayG155197:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h18
10:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149527:29 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
8:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14934 · G154767:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
9:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80059+Great Western RailwayG152177:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h00
10:50 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149537:57 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h38
9:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14935 · C481318:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h38
9:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149548:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h32
10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14936 · G154888:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
10:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79334+Great Western RailwayG150078:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h03
11:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149559:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayG155209:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h09
12:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149569:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14938 · G154779:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80061+Great Western RailwayG152209:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h59
12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3468010:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34617 · G1544810:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79352+Great Western RailwayG1552110:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h09
1:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1495710:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h28
11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34618 · G1547810:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3468611:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14939 · G1516511:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1495811:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35417+CrossCountryW2986611:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h33
1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1495912:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34622 · G1544912:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h44
1:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79372+Great Western RailwayG1552412:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h08
3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1496012:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h33
2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34624 · G1547912:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
2:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79377+Great Western RailwayG1501412:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h03
3:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149611:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h34
2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149621:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h28
2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35418 · G154801:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79389+Great Western RailwayG150161:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h02
4:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149632:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book London to Bristol trains with Omio?

South Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway offer trains services from London to Bristol.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Bristol.

Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from London to Bristol.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare South Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Bristol.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from London to Bristol.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London to Bristol.

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

The best time to book your train from London to Bristol is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Bristol route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London 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 London to Bristol.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Bristol

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Trains from London to Bristol run on average 59 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 1h 20m.

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 €4
Distance
171 km
Average train duration
1h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
€18
Trains per day
59
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
1h 20m
First train
12:12 AM
Last train
11:46 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
77 days
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 €4

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London to Bristol trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London and Bristol from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€19
Great Western Railway frequency
57 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

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
€18
South Western Railway frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Trains from London to Bristol

Bristol, England's great maritime port in the west, has reinvented itself as a modern, multicultural city with some excellent heritage sites. Sightseers planning a day trip to the city can take frequent direct London to Bristol trains seven days a week from a choice of London stations. Journey times for the trip west are around one hour and 45 minutes for the quickest services. Departure times range from early morning to late evening.

Which train companies travel from London to Bristol?

Great Western Railway, the main train company in the west of England operates daily direct London to Bristol trains from Paddington Station. South Western Railway also provides daily slower stopping services to Bristol Temple Meads direct from London Waterloo Station.

How long is the train from London to Bristol?

The fastest direct London to Bristol Trains are Great Western Railway services taking one hour and 38 minutes to cover the 117 mile route west from London Paddington. Stopping services with South Western Railway take two hours and 46 minutes to complete the journey from London Waterloo.

How many trains are there from London to Bristol?

The Great Western Railway timetable offers direct London to Bristol trains every half hour throughout the day and evening, with the first service leaving Paddington at 6:30 a.m. and the final train departing at 11:30 p.m. South Western  Railway has four daily direct trains to Bristol from London Waterloo, with morning, afternoon and evening departure times. Sunday schedules to Bristol begin a little later from Paddington and there are only two services from Waterloo.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Bristol?

Departure train station: London Paddington Station is on the western side of the city center, with Underground connections on five lines and bus routes stopping on Praed Street. Waterloo Station is on the south side of central London, with its own bus terminus and Underground links on four lines. Both stations have cafes, news vendors, pubs, WiFi and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: Isambard Kingdom Brunel's imposing Bristol Temple Meads Station is south of the city center, served by numerous city bus routes stopping by the main entrance. Facilities on the station concourse include a bakery, news vendor, coffee kiosks, a florist, cafe-bar and taxi stands.

FAQs: Trains from London to Bristol

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Bristol can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Bristol is €55; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Bristol is 1h 20m to travel the 171 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Bristol leaves at 12:12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to Bristol leaves at 11:46 PM.
Yes,there are 32 direct trains a day from London to Bristol with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to Bristol, you can count on South Western Railway, Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Bristol from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Bristol is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Bristol including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Bristol

Most London to Bristol trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Redland. Use this guide to compare London and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Bristol

Which London station do trains to Bristol leave from?

Trains from London to Bristol leave from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. The station is 23 km from London city centre at Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDWifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 4, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 21m · €35 · every ~3 min
Elizabeth · 41m · €17 · every ~8 min
BusUkn14, Ukn02, Uk043, Uk042, Ukn23, Ukxn10, Ukn49 · 50m · €2 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · €3 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · €3 · every ~1 min
N9 · 1h 11m · €2 · every ~4 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 47m · €21 · every ~27 min

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Heathrow Terminal 5Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GAParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 30m · €35
Elizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 30m · €35
BusUk061 · 1h 5m · €3 · every ~1 min
035, 025, 030, 032, A40 · 1h 10m · €5 · every ~12 min
025, 030, 032, 035, A40 · 1h 10m · €5 · every ~12 min
N9 · 1h 24m · €2 · every ~4 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 53m · €23 · every ~27 min

Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services

Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Heathrow Terminal 4Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 station, Southern Perimeter Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 3AAWifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Heathrow Terminal 4 from London city centre

Heathrow Terminal 4 is 22 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth · 34m · €16 · every ~7 min
Elizabeth · 40m · €19 · every ~7 min
BusUkxn10 · 1h 13m · €4 · every ~1 min
A40 · 1h 30m · €6
SubwayPiccadilly · 46m · €21 · every ~24 min

Heathrow Terminal 4 train station facilities and services

Heathrow Terminal 4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminal 4. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminal 4.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 4.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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