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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Farnborough
Showing times and prices for Dec 17
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
129 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Farnborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Farnborough will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol for Farnborough on Wed, Dec 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
09:00AM1h49
Bristol10:49AMFarnborough
$551One-way
0 transfers
04:51AM2h40
Bristol07:31AMFarnborough
$791One-way
0 transfers
09:00AM1h49
Bristol10:49AMFarnborough
$551One-way
0 transfers
04:51AM2h40
Bristol07:31AMFarnborough
$791One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Farnborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Farnborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€53 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Farnborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Farnborough trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:58 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Bristol | 1h49 | 9:49 AM Farnborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Bristol | 1h49 | 10:49 AM Farnborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
| 4:51 AM Bristol | 2h40 | 7:31 AM Farnborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Farnborough
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Trains from Bristol to Farnborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 49m.
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 (€9)
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 05:01 |
Last train 22:45 |
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 (€9)
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bristol to Farnborough trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Farnborough from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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 Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
$39 (€31)
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
$133 (€106)
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Farnborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Farnborough 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 Farnborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A stay of 1 to 2 days in Farnborough is typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum and enjoy local dining and shopping experiences.
The distance by train from Bristol to Farnborough is 80 miles (129 km).
Train ticket prices from Bristol to Farnborough can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $39 (€31), while the average price is around $67 (€53).
Yes, you can do a day trip from Bristol to Farnborough as the journey takes 1h 49m, the distance is 80 miles (129 km), and there are 4 trains available per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Farnborough is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The first train from Bristol to Farnborough leaves at 5:01 AM.
The train journey from Bristol to Farnborough offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, starting with the historic architecture of Bristol, passing through the scenic countryside of Somerset and Wiltshire, and featuring views of charming villages and rolling hills, making parts of the journey quite picturesque.
The last train from Bristol to Farnborough leaves at 10:45 PM.
The train from Bristol to Farnborough takes 1h 49m and runs 4 per day.
There is no high speed train available from Bristol to Farnborough.
There is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Farnborough.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Farnborough is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), which connects to Farnborough North (FNN).
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Farnborough.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bristol to Farnborough.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Farnborough
Bristol
Farnborough
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Farnborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Bedminster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
The major train station for arrivals in Farnborough is Farnborough North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Farnborough North for your journey to Farnborough from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - There is step free access to both platforms but short ramps and level crossing with gates to negotiate for south bound services. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Farnborough North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Junction of Ship Lane and Farnborough Street
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:10 - 20:30 Sunday 07:40 - 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Union Street
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Farnborough (Main)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Union Street
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