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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least once.
L79414+
C4781012:42 PM3h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way1 transfer- L79403+C4780911:42 AM3h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way1 transfer
- L79524_L79435 · L79435+G151672:42 PM3h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way2 transfers
- G15017+L794534:22 PM3h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$341One-way1 transfer
- L79470+C486485:48 PM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$341One-way1 transfer
- W34490+
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo12:30 PM2h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:41 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer - W34493+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo1:00 PM2h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:11 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer
- W34498+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo2:00 PM2h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:12 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer
- G14905+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo2:30 PM2h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:43 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer
- G14904+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo1:30 PM2h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:43 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m 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 Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
The journey is about 9m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 31m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $99 (€82)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47809+L79403 | On time 11:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C47809+L79403 | On time 11:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C47810+L79414 | On time 12:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C47810+L79414 | On time 12:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15230+L79523_L79425 | On time 1:44 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h01 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15013+O99447 | On time 2:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h54 | 5:16 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15167+L79524_L79435 · L79435 | Delayed 1:43 PM 2:42 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| G15167+L79524_L79435 · L79435 | On time 2:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h06 | 5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| G15015+L79441 | On time 3:23 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h56 | 6:19 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15015+L79447 | On time 3:23 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h26 | 6:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15017+L79453 | Delayed 4:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h57 | 6:24 PM 6:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15017+L79453 | On time 4:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h02 | 7:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C48648+L79470 | On time 5:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 9:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41596 · G15443+L79476 | On time 6:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h22 | 10:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
| W34957+L79330 | 5:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 8:14 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W34961+L79336 | 5:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h51 | 8:43 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G15001+L79353 | 7:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h01 | 10:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79380+G15442 | 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 12:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79392+C47808 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79521_L79392+C47808 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $5 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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