- Must visit
The National Gallery
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 62 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for London Paddington (PAD) on Wed, Jun 17, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
G15066 · W35227
G15074 · W35236
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W34523
G14913
G14895
G15213 · W35167
G15224 · W35196
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W34456Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41768 · W35161 | On time 6:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 7:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14894 | On time 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 8:09 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66987+ G15040 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 8:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14895 | On time 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h29 | 8:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34663 · W35166 | On time 7:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h44 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14896 | On time 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 9:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15213 · W35167 | On time 7:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 9:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14897 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66721+ W35169 | On time 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h43 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14898 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 10:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01062+ G15041 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 10:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G00854+ G15042 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34472 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h45 | 10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15062 · W35223 | On time 9:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 10:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14899 | On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 11:07 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01064+ W35432 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 11:20 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34477 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 11:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14900 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 12:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00869_G01067+ W35178 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 12:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14901 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 12:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15066 · W35227 | On time 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 12:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14902 | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 1:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01069+ G15045 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 1:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14903 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 1:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34490 | On time 12:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 2:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01073+ G15046 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 2:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34493 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 2:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15220 · G15047 | On time 1:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14904 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 3:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34498 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 3:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15522 · W35187 | On time 2:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14905 | 2:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 4:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01080+ W35188 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14906 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 4:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15074 · W35236 | On time 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h44 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14907 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 5:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14908 | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 5:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15525 · W35194 | On time 4:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34510 | On time 4:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 6:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01083+ W35435 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34513 | 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 6:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15224 · W35196 | On time 5:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h33 | 6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15078 · W35239 | On time 5:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h49 | 7:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14909 | 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 7:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00723+ W35198 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h43 | 7:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14910 | 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34519 | 6:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 8:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00730+ G15050 | On time 6:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h42 | 8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14911 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 8:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15082 · W35242 | 7:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h46 | 9:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34523 | 7:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 9:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00735+ W35202 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14912 | 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 9:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00928+ W35437 | On time 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14913 | On time 9:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15086 · W35247 | On time 9:10 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 11:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14914 | On time 10:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h59 | 11:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34530 | On time 10:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 12:41 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
W35090 | 4:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 6:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35157 | 5:10 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h26 | 7:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34456 | 5:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 6:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14893 | 5:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 7:26 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of London Paddington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Paddington trip today.
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
National museum in Hertford House with outstanding French 18th-century art, armor, and decorative arts. A refined, centrally located collection popular with both locals and visitors.
Major contemporary gallery in a former tea pavilion in Kensington Gardens, noted for ambitious exhibitions and the annual architecture pavilion program.
Picturesque canal area with waterside walks, houseboats, and junction views where the Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal. One of the prettiest local areas near Paddington.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for long walks, lakeside views, and major landmarks. Essential open space close to Paddington.
Elegant royal park adjoining Hyde Park, home to broad avenues, statues, and palace grounds. A classic West London walking area.
A classic plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is one of London's most familiar traditional meals.
Battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. It is a long-standing British comfort food found across London.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a beloved British pub tradition, especially on Sundays.
A respected Paddington venue with a restaurant and bar, offering modern British cooking in a refined, club-like atmosphere.
A well-known traditional pub near Paddington Station serving British classics, ales, and Sunday roasts in a historic setting.
A long-established Paddington pub popular for hearty British fare, fish and chips, pies, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
London Paddington is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis or add about 10%. Hotel porters: GBP 1-2 per bag.
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