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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
25
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol without transferring at least once.
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W34677+
C82967
W34990+
C82327+
L79341
C82271+
W35023+
L79397
W34984+
C82323+
L79328
G26294+
L80131 · L79357+
C33095
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C05993+
G26412
C33168 · C05993
G26300+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C01223
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C33026+
C82799
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C33028+
G26312Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.02 (€-13.17). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 35m 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.
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34677+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C82967 | 7:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h23 | 10:43 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
W34984+ C82323+ L79328 | 7:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h21 | 11:49 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
W34990+ L79341+ C82327 | 8:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h24 | 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33161 · C33026 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 12:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C33026+ C82799+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 9:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 12:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
L80113 · L79346+ W34990+ C82799 | 9:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h48 | 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
C33162 · W34799 · W34990 | 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h23 | 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33095+ L79351+ C82255 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h05 | 1:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33163 · W34690 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 1:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L80131 · L79357+ C33095+ G26294 | 10:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h48 | 1:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
W34690+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G26294 | 10:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 1:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
W35001+ C82259+ L79362 | 10:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h04 | 2:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33165 · C01223 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 2:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C01223+ G26300+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 11:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 2:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33166 · W34811 · W35001 | 11:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h22 | 2:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33097+ C82263+ L79374 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h05 | 3:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33167 · W34700 | 11:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 3:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34700+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G26306 | 12:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 3:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33168 · C05993 | 12:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h59 | 3:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C05993+ G26412+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 12:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h56 | 3:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C82267+ L79386+ C33098 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h01 | 4:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33169 · C33028 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 4:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
C33028+ G26312+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 1:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 4:02 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
L79397+ W35023+ C82271 | 1:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h02 | 5:46 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C33171 · C00166 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 9:01 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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