Luton to Bristol train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bristol

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 16

Cheapest price on Oct 16

€57

Average ticket price on Oct 16

€84

Fastest journey on Oct 16

2 h 52 m

Average journey duration on Oct 16

2 h 53 m

Trains on Oct 16

9

Distance

158 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Bristol will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Luton to Bristol without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Great Western RailwayG14957+ThameslinkW45523+Elizabeth lineC38335
    9:13 AM2h52
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    €571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14939 · G15165+ThameslinkW32947+Elizabeth lineC38397
    9:59 AM2h57
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    €571One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14958+Elizabeth lineC38422+ThameslinkW45545
    10:13 AM2h53
    Luton station (LUT)
    1:06 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    €571One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45525+Great Western RailwayW34686+Elizabeth lineC38380
    9:43 AM2h52
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    €571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34680+Elizabeth lineC38278+ThameslinkW45520
    8:43 AM2h52
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    €751One-way
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Bristol

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Trains from Luton to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 2m.

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 €11
Distance
158 km
Average train duration
2h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
€29
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 2m
First train
1:45 AM
Last train
10:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 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 €11

Live departures

Luton to Bristol train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14956+ThameslinkW45524+Elizabeth lineC371608:13 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h55
11:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14938 · G15477+Elizabeth lineC38250+ThameslinkW329588:27 AM Luton station (LUT)
3h00
11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34680+ThameslinkW45520+Elizabeth lineC382788:43 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h52
11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34617 · G15448+ThameslinkW32951+Elizabeth lineC383058:59 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h57
11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14957+ThameslinkW45523+Elizabeth lineC383359:13 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h52
12:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34618 · G15478+Elizabeth lineC38356+ThameslinkW329669:29 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h59
12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34686+ThameslinkW45525+Elizabeth lineC383809:43 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h52
12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14939 · G15165+Elizabeth lineC38397+ThameslinkW329479:59 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h57
12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14958+Elizabeth lineC38422+ThameslinkW4554510:13 AM Luton station (LUT)
2h53
1:06 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers

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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
2h 2m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€29
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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

FAQs: Trains from Luton to Bristol

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton to Bristol can start from as little as €29 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Bristol is €70; 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 Luton to Bristol is 2h 2m to travel the 158 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 Luton to Bristol leaves at 1:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Luton to Bristol leaves at 10:50 PM.
There are 7 trains a day from Luton to Bristol which require at least one change with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Luton to Bristol, you can count on 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 Luton and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Bristol from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 2m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Bristol including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Luton to Bristol

Most Luton to Bristol trains use the Luton to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Lawrence Hill. Use this guide to compare Luton and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Luton
Arrival train stations in Bristol

Which Luton station do trains to Bristol leave from?

Trains from Luton to Bristol leave from London Luton Airport. The station is 3 km from Luton city centre at Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY, United Kingdom.
LutonLuton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton from Luton city centre

Bus17 · 7m · €2 · every ~2 min

Luton train station facilities and services

Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Luton DART ParkwayLuton LU2 0HB, UKAccessibility

Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

Luton Airport ParkwayLuton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre

Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainCorby - London St Pancras International, Sheffield - London St Pancras International, Nottingham - London St Pancras International, Kettering - London St Pancras International, Wellingborough - London St Pancras International, East Midlands Parkway - London St Pancras International · 2m · €1 · every ~4 min
BusX4, X1, X2, Z, A, X3 · 5m · €4 · every ~41 min
612, X10 · 5m · €1 · every ~2 min
44, 45, 366 · 6m · €2 · every ~2 min
101, 100 · 10m · €4 · every ~7 min

Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services

Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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