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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$106
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$233
Fastest journey on Sep 18
6 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 18
39
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 39 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 12 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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.
G0115412:05 PM6h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:37 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1061One-way0 transfers- G01161_G664771:05 PM6h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:45 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1061One-way0 transfers
- G011705:04 PM6h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1061One-way0 transfers
- G011694:05 PM6h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:42 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1061One-way0 transfers
C02070+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G149714:00 PM6h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:38 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1831One-way2 transfers
W34060+G0115010:52 AM6h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2901One-way1 transfer- W33933+W298778:52 AM6h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2001One-way1 transfer
- W34124+G0116012:52 PM6h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2001One-way1 transfer
- W298738:08 AM6h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$3911One-way0 transfers
- W34265+G15012+
G388736:52 AM6h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$3911One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $197.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$197 Average price | $139 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (6h 8m by train vs 6h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $197 (€161) compared to roughly $190 (€155) 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 CrossCountry.
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.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14963 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h36 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01148 | On time 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h28 | 3:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01148 · G01113+G15481 | On time 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h23 | 4:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34706 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W29884 | On time 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h26 | 4:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060+G01150 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h17 | 5:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34060+G01114+C48916 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h36 | 5:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01153 | On time 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 5:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G25697+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14966 | On time 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h34 | 5:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C02029+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34719 | On time 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h05 | 6:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G80061+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14967 | On time 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01154 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 6:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34124+G01159 | On time 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 7:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29909 | On time 2:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h28 | 8:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W00587+G01124+G15483 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h38 | 9:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W00587+G38890+W35045 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 9:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01166 | On time 3:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G25680+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14970 | On time 3:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h39 | 10:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C02070+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14971 | On time 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h38 | 10:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01169 | On time 4:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h37 | 10:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34268+W44838+G15197 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h39 | 11:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G01170 | On time 5:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80097+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34752 | On time 6:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 1:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| G08170+W34686+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 5:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W29862 | 6:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G25687+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14958 | 6:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h33 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34265+W29866 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34265+G38873+G15012 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h25 | 1:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G08175+G14959+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h39 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W29868 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29868 · G01107+G15479 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h24 | 2:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C02002+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14961 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h04 | 2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14962 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W29873 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h24 | 2:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 5:26 AM |
Last train 4:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Transpennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from $34 (€28). 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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