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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruton to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruton to Bristol will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bruton for Bristol on Wed, Jul 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bruton to Bristol trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:42 AM Bruton | 1h09 | 12:51 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bruton to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Major museum and gallery with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University area.
Award-winning ship museum and visitor attraction telling the story of Brunel’s pioneering steamship.
Lively waterfront walking area with museums, public art, boats, and some of the city’s most photogenic views.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, boutiques, and leafy streets, ideal for strolling near the bridge.
Historic covered market area and surrounding lanes with strong local character in Bristol Old City.
Traditional West Country cider made from local apples. Bristol has a strong cider culture, and local ciders are a classic drink to try in pubs and cider houses.
A lightly sweet enriched bun with currants and sugar, strongly associated with nearby Bath and commonly found across Bristol and the wider region.
Famous hard cheese from Somerset, just south of Bristol. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods and appears in ploughman’s lunches and pub menus.
Small, acclaimed modern British restaurant in Wapping Wharf shipping containers, known for seasonal tasting-style plates and warm service.
Well-known Spanish tapas restaurant near Bristol Harbourside, praised for wood-fired cooking, quality ingredients, and a lively dining room.
Established basement steakhouse and grill known for dry-aged beef, strong cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere in central Bristol.
Generally cheaper than London but pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are moderate, while budget eats and buses offer good value.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. No tip expected for pubs, cafés, or counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol -> Bristol City Centre, Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruton to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bruton to Bristol trains use the Bruton to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Stapleton Road. Use this guide to compare Bruton and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bruton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bruton: Parking.
Available at Bruton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruton: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – some step-free access, may be in one direction only. Step free access available to Westbury bound platform, Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on the station. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bedminster is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bedminster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bedminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bedminster: Parking.
Available at Bedminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedminster: 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.
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