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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$78

Average price

$88

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

149 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.

C28285+

P07329 · P06655

09:00AM2h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

11:27AMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

$781One-way

2 transfers

C28285+

P07329 · P06993

09:00AM2h35

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

11:35AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

$781One-way

2 transfers

C28285+

P07329 · P06655

09:00AM2h21

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

11:21AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

$781One-way

2 transfers

C28286+

P07409 · P06692

10:00AM2h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

12:27PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

$781One-way

2 transfers

C28285+

P07329 · P06655+ Heathrow Express

Y17395

09:00AM2h31

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

11:31AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

$781One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bristol to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€72 Average price	€20 Average price Cheapest
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Bristol to London Heathrow Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20

Last updated at 4:03 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C28285+P07329 · P06655	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h27	10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2 transfers
C28285+P06655	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h27	10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	1 transfer
C28285+P07329 · P06993	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h35	10:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2 transfers
C28285+P07329 · P06655	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h21	10:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2 transfers
C28285+Y17464	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h10	10:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	1 transfer
C28285+P07329 · P06655+Y17395	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h31	10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	3 transfers
C28285+Y17464	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h17	10:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	1 transfer
C28286+C22857	On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h10	11:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	1 transfer
C28286+P07409 · P06692	On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2h27	11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport

United Kingdom

Trains from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.

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 $15 (€12)

Distance

91 miles (148 km)

Average train duration

1h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$74 (€60)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

06:30

Last train

20:01

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€12)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) trains

You can travel by train between Bristol and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Bristol to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 1 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $43

FAQs: Trains from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport

FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport.

Yes, taking a train from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport is an option. Travelers can utilize train services, typically involving a transfer at London Paddington, combined with the Heathrow Express or other direct services to the airport. Additionally, bus services are available as an alternative mode of travel between these locations.

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport is by bus, with prices starting at €13.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport. The train journey between the two locations takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes, with a distance of 148 km. With a frequency of 20 trains, there are ample options to plan your trip efficiently within a day.

No, there is no direct train service between Bristol and London Heathrow Airport.

The train journey from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes.

The first train from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport departs at 6:00.

Trains from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport cover a distance of 148 km with a journey duration of approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes, which does not classify them as high-speed trains by global standards.

The last train from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 21:01.

There are no sleeper trains between Bristol and London Heathrow Airport. The last train service to London Heathrow Airport from Bristol departs at 21:01.

The train journey from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport offers views of the English countryside, which many passengers find pleasant and picturesque. While it may not feature dramatic landscapes, the route provides glimpses of rural England and quaint villages.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport

Bristol

London

Bristol Temple Meads Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom

Phone Number

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.

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