The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) without transferring at least once.
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G011707:33 PM4h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$731One-way1 transfer
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W298516:33 AM3h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:12 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$731One-way1 transfer
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W298669:33 AM3h48Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:21 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$731One-way1 transfer
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W299083:12 PM4h56Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:08 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$751One-way3 transfers
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G150128:35 AM4h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$751One-way3 transfers
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G011532:12 PM3h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1661One-way1 transfer
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W2987311:12 AM3h20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1661One-way1 transfer
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W298629:12 AM3h20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$801One-way1 transfer
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G0114812:12 PM3h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:33 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1661One-way1 transfer
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G011408:10 AM3h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$801One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $76 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C16947+ G01150 | 1:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h36 | 5:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07967+ W34281+ G38882+ W35025 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h33 | 6:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W33949 · W34191+ G01150 | 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h26 | 5:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C16949+ G01153 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h19 | 5:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16949+ G38882+ W35198 · C48918 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h16 | 6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16951+ W29895 | 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h36 | 6:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07975+ W34197+ G38885+ G15022 | On time 2:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h38 | 7:20 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W34165 · W34266+ W29895 | 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h26 | 6:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C16954+ G01154 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h25 | 6:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16954+ G38885+ W35202+ W29908 | On time 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h56 | 8:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16956+ G01159 | 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h40 | 7:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07983+ W34140+ G38886+ G15025 | On time 3:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h33 | 8:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W34163 · W34277+ G01159 | 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h30 | 7:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C16959+ G01161_G66477 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 7:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16959+ G38886+ W35437 · G15483 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h18 | 9:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C07989+ W34272+ G38890+ W35045 | On time 4:28 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h53 | 9:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16962+ W29908 | On time 4:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 8:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W33877 · W34285+ W29908 | On time 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h25 | 8:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C07993+ G38710 · G38892+ W35091 | 4:58 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h22 | 10:20 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16964+ W29909 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 8:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16964+ G38890+ G15051+ G01169 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h32 | 10:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C08001+ G38712 · W44838+ G15197 | 5:58 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h33 | 11:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16969+ G01166 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16969+ G38892+ G15052+ G01170 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h22 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16972+ G01169 | On time 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h09 | 10:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34121 · W34178+ G00766 · G01169 | 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 10:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16976+ G01170 | On time 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34166 · W34161+ G66582 · G01170 | 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h51 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
C16913+ G01133 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h23 | 9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16913+ G38866+ W35178 · G15477 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h19 | 11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16915+ W29851 | 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h39 | 10:12 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16915+ W29851 | 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h39 | 10:12 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07917+ W34252+ G38868+ G15008 | 6:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h36 | 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16917+ G01135 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h23 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16918+ G01138 | 7:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 11:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16918+ G01138 | 7:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 11:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16920+ G01140 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h21 | 11:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16920+ G38870+ G15045 · G15478 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h18 | 12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16923+ G01144 | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07927+ W34249+ G38873+ G15012 | 8:35 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h42 | 1:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W34170 · W33888+ G01144 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C16925+ W29862 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h20 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16927+ W29866 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h48 | 1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07935+ W33897+ G38874+ G15013 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h35 | 2:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C16934+ W29873 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h20 | 2:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C16936+ W29877 | 11:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h40 | 3:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C07951+ W33934+ G38878+ G15017 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h35 | 4:17 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W34094 · W33975+ W29877 | 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h30 | 3:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C16939+ G01148 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h21 | 3:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 7:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.

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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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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