The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
Y28436
G06816+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
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G06854 · G04963 · G05009
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
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G04720 · G05006Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€91 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08173 · P08528 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C23374+ P08476+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y37028 | On time 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h03 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
P08381+ L47494+ Y28909 | On time 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h58 | 12:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
P08174 · P08529 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C23655+ P08477 · P08529 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h52 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
P08175 · P08530 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and London Gatwick Airport from $18 (€15). 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 London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
- 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
- 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: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. 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 not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
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