The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$104
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 05
40
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least 2 times.
W34457+
C02649+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon5:30 AM3h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$371One-way2 transfers
W34459+
C02622+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon6:00 AM3h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$371One-way2 transfers
W34463+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
C026267:00 AM3h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$371One-way2 transfers
W34461+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G270716:30 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:30 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$371One-way2 transfers
W34465+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
C026487:30 AM3h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$591One-way2 transfers
C42462 · W35172 · C423448:38 AM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:25 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1301One-way2 transfers
Y41835 · W35181 · C4235011:38 AM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1301One-way2 transfers
C42463 · C42290 · C4234810:38 AM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1301One-way2 transfers
Y41787 · C42289 · C423469:38 AM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1301One-way2 transfers
Y41815 · C42294 · C423583:38 PM2h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1301One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A ferry is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $41.
A ferry is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.43. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34457 · C42338 | 5:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 8:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34457+ C02649+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 5:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34459 · C42339 | 6:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34459+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02622 | 6:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34461 · C42340 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34461+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G27071 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Y41775 · W35164 · C42340 | 6:34 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h51 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34463 · C42341 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34463+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02626 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34465 · C42342 | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 10:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34465+ C02648+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35168 · C42342+ G01059 | 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h52 | 10:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34468 · C42343 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34468+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02664 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34468+ C02664+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34470 · C42344 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34470+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02624 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 11:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42462 · W35172 · C42344 | 8:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h47 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42147 · C42345 | 8:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h57 | 11:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C42147+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02686 | 8:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h06 | 12:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35174+ W45729+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ G00853 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 12:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
W34475 · C42346 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34475+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02621 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Y41787 · C42289 · C42346 | 9:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h47 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42148 · C42347 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C42148+ C02676+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 1:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42149 · C42348 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C42149+ C02637+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 1:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42463 · C42290 · C42348 | 10:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h47 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34484 · C42349 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34486 · C42350 | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34486+ C02651+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 2:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Y41835 · W35181 · C42350 | 11:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h47 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C42150 · C42351 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C42152 · C42357 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 5:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C42152+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ C02665 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 6:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34506 · C42358 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 6:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W34506+ C02660+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 6:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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