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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bristol
- Cheapest price on Nov 08
- €38
- Average ticket price on Nov 08
- €53
- Fastest journey on Nov 08
- 1 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 08
- 1 h 29 m
- Trains on Nov 08
- 32
- Distance
- 171 km
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 €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sun, Nov 08, we found 32 trains from London to Bristol, including 19 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 08 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 25 m .
On Sun, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
C330344:30 PM 1h32 London Paddington (PAD) 6:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers- C00805
3:30 PM 1h35 London Paddington (PAD) 5:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - C00218
5:30 PM 1h29 London Paddington (PAD) 6:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - C50043 · C48141
4:45 PM 1h43 London Paddington (PAD) 6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01226 · C48924
11:45 AM 1h40 London Paddington (PAD) 1:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
- C05993
2:00 PM 1h25 London Paddington (PAD) 3:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €58 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34734
8:30 PM 1h28 London Paddington (PAD) 9:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €57 1 One-way 0 transfers - C00218
5:30 PM 1h29 London Paddington (PAD) 6:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - C33026
10:30 AM 1h32 London Paddington (PAD) 12:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €57 1 One-way 0 transfers - C01223
12:30 PM 1h32 London Paddington (PAD) 2:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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 €19 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 18m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 59 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
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 |
Live departures
London to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol trains for today, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42177 · Y41599 | 5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 6:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C42197 | On time 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34641 · C42691 | 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 7:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34727 | On time 6:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 7:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42179 · C42686 | On time 6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 7:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C42198 | On time 6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 8:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42180 · C42692 | On time 6:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 8:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34733 | On time 7:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 8:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42199 | On time 7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 9:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42181 · C42693 | On time 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 9:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C42200 | On time 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 9:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42201 | On time 8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 10:06 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34650+ G01168 | On time 8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 10:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34744 | On time 9:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 11:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42202 | On time 10:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 12:03 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34753 | On time 11:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 1:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 8 | |||||
| C50048 | 7:53 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h49 | 9:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01222 · C00797 | 8:04 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h16 | 10:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C01228 | 8:33 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h51 | 10:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34793 · W34984 | 8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h03 | 11:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C33026 | 10:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 12:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01227 · C48138 | 10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 12:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34690 | 11:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 1:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01226 · C48924 | 11:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 1:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C01223 | 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 2:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50047 · C48139 | 12:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 2:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34700 | 1:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 3:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C05993 | 2:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33029 | 2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 4:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50040 · C48140 | 2:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 4:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C00805 | 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 5:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50042 · C48914 | 3:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 5:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| C33034 | 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 6:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50043 · C48141 | 4:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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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.
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.
Which London station do trains to Bristol leave from?
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:
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.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 4 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 4 is 22 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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 Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: 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.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: 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.
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