The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Farnborough
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
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.
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.




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 |
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€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* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Farnborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Farnborough trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:51 AM Bristol | 2h40 | 7:31 AM Farnborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Bristol | 1h49 | 10:49 AM Farnborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Farnborough
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Farnborough
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- 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
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- 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
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- 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
- Located near the main entrance.
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Junction of Ship Lane and Farnborough Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:10 - 20:30 Sunday 07:40 - 21:00
- Car Park: Union Street
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Union Street
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