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 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

39€

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

76€

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

1 h 28 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

1 h 31 m

Trains on 28 Sept

23

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Bristol will cost around 76€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 39€.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 23 trains from London to Bristol, including 10 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.

  • South Western RailwayL80061+Great Western RailwayG15220
    9:50 AM2h59
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:49 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    39 €1One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79352+Great Western RailwayG15521
    10:20 AM3h09
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:29 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    42 €1One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW34686
    11:00 AM1h35
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    51 €1One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14939 · G15165
    11:16 AM1h40
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:56 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    54 €1One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG14957
    10:30 AM1h28
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    54 €1One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

London to Bristol train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC50044 · C48920
On time
5:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h54
7:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79434+Great Western RailwayW35043
On time
5:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h55
8:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79440+Great Western RailwayY15398
On time
6:19 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h59
9:18 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34725
On time
6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h32
8:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC50045 · C48142
On time
6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h56
8:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79446+Great Western RailwayW35049
On time
6:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h55
9:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34728
On time
6:57 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC33039
On time
7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h32
9:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC50039 · C48922
On time
7:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h54
9:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79458+Great Western RailwayW35053
On time
7:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h56
10:41 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34734
On time
8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h28
9:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC01225 · C48143
On time
8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h57
10:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79469+Great Western RailwayW35055
On time
8:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h53
11:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34739
On time
9:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h32
11:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC01224 · C48926
On time
9:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
11:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34742
On time
10:15 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h42
11:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00803
On time
10:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h43
12:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00122
On time
11:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
1:26 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Monday, 28 September
Great Western RailwayG149776:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
7:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149506:28 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h37
8:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79309+Great Western RailwayG150046:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h18
9:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G154686:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
8:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149517:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
8:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79315+Great Western RailwayG155197:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h18
10:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14935 · C481318:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h38
9:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149548:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h32
10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14936 · G154888:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
10:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
South Western RailwayL79334+Great Western RailwayG150078:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h03
11:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149559:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h36
10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayG155209:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h09
12:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149569:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14938 · G154779:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h39
11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
South Western RailwayL80061+Great Western RailwayG152209:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h59
12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3468010:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34617 · G1544810:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
South Western RailwayL79352+Great Western RailwayG1552110:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h09
1:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1495710:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h28
11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34618 · G1547810:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3468611:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h35
12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14939 · G1516511:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h40
12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1495811:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h29
12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect

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South Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway offer trains services from London to Bristol.
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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 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.
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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 coach.

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
Coach 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
Coach 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

FAQs: London to Bristol train

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.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Bristol including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and 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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