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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$62

Average price

$97

Fastest journey

3 h 19 m

Average duration

3 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

203 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bristol to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 3 times.

G04724+

Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Abellio Greater Anglia

Y81893

01:30PM3h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

04:57PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$621One-way

2 transfers

G06819+

Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Abellio Greater Anglia

Y81844

11:30AM3h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

02:57PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$621One-way

2 transfers

G06818+

Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Abellio Greater Anglia

Y81832

11:00AM3h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

02:27PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$621One-way

2 transfers

G06829+

Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Abellio Greater Anglia

Y81791

09:18AM3h26

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

12:44PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$621One-way

2 transfers

G04723+

Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Abellio Greater Anglia

Y81869

12:30PM3h27

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

03:57PMStansted Airport (SSD)

$621One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 125 miles (202 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€74 Average price	€35 Average price Cheapest
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Bristol to London Stansted Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 19

Last updated at 7:02 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
G04720+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81752	On time 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	10:27 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06815+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81773	On time 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	10:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06853 · G04961+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81773	On time 7:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h19	10:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
G04721+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81785	On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	11:27 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06829+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81791	On time 8:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h26	11:44 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06816+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81797	On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	11:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06854 · G04963+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81797	On time 8:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h19	11:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
G06817+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81809	On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	12:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G04722+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81820	On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	12:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06855 · G04965+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81820	On time 9:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h19	12:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
G06818+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81832	On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	1:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06819+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81844	On time 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	1:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06865 · G04966+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81844	On time 10:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h19	1:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
G06820+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81857	On time 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	2:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G04723+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81869	On time 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	2:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G06205 · G04967+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81869	On time 11:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h19	2:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
G06821+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81881	On time 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	3:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G04724+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81893	On time 12:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3h27	3:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to London Stansted Airport

United Kingdom

Trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) 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 $30 (€24)

Distance

125 miles (202 km)

Average train duration

2h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

$43 (€34)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 55m

First train

04:23

Last train

20:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $30 (€24)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and CrossCountry from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and CrossCountry train tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Bristol from $45 (€37) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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.

Train information from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $45

FAQs: Trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport

FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $36 (€29) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $93 (€75); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Bristol and London Stansted Airport (STN) is on average 3 h 3 min for the 125 mile (202 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 4: 23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 4: 30 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) train with Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Bristol and London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train is December.

You have options as you can travel from Bristol to London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: bus or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol to London Stansted 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