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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton 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 Luton Airport to Bristol will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Bristol without transferring at least 3 times.
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W45523+
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W45520+
W34680+
C38278+
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W45524+
G14956+
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C37160
W45523+
G14957+
C38335+
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G14956+
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C37160
W45545+
G14958+
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Luton DartOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m 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 London Luton Airport to Bristol:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Bristol costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €45 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.
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 London Luton Airport to Bristol trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton Dart+ W45524+ C37160+ G14956 | On time 8:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h54 | 10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32958+ C38250+ G14938 | 8:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h08 | 11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45520+ C38278+ W34680 | 8:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32951+ C38305+ W34617 | 8:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h05 | 11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45523+ C38335+ G14957 | On time 9:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h53 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32966+ C38356+ W34618 | 9:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h07 | 12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45525+ C38380+ W34686 | 9:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45545+ C38422+ G14958 | On time 10:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h54 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45384+ C38436+ W35417 | On time 10:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ X83307+ C38461+ G14959 | On time 10:34 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h05 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ C04229+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W34622 | 10:48 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h09 | 1:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32976+ C38505+ G14960 | On time 11:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h58 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32973+ C38520+ W34624 | 11:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h06 | 2:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45569+ C38542+ G14961 | On time 11:35 AM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h59 | 2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45551+ C38581+ G14962 | On time 12:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h53 | 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45382+ C38203+ W35418 | 12:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h07 | 3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45558+ C38228+ G14963 | On time 12:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h01 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32974+ C38243+ W34629 | 12:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h08 | 3:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45561+ C38264+ G14964 | On time 1:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 4:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32942+ C38286+ W34630 | 1:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h07 | 4:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45554+ C38307+ W34706 | 1:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 4:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W32971+ C38325+ W34632 | 1:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h05 | 4:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45556+ C38349+ G14965 | On time 2:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h54 | 4:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45527+ C38367+ W34634 | 2:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h07 | 5:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45546+ C38390+ W34712 | 2:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h59 | 5:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45574+ C38429+ G14966 | On time 3:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h54 | 5:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45379+ C38448+ W34637 | 3:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h07 | 6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45416+ C37239+ W34719 | 3:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 6:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ X83311+ C38490+ G14941 | 3:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h06 | 6:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45576+ C38514+ G14967 | On time 4:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h55 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ C04260+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ G14942 | 4:18 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h11 | 7:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45570+ C38559+ W34726 | 4:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 7:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45562+ C38215+ G14968 | On time 5:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h55 | 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45378+ C38236+ G14944 | 5:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h06 | 8:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45598+ C37171+ W34732 | 5:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h02 | 8:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45555+ C38274+ W34646 | On time 5:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h05 | 8:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45579+ C38298+ G14969 | On time 6:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2h58 | 9:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45377+ C38317+ W34648 | 6:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h09 | 9:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45593+ C38336+ W34737 | 6:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h01 | 9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45563+ C38383+ G14970 | On time 7:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h00 | 10:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45595+ C38425+ G14971 | On time 7:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h03 | 10:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ C04277+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W35426 | 8:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h17 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45581+ C38508+ G14972 | On time 8:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h03 | 11:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45587+ C38546+ G14974 | On time 9:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h01 | 12:06 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
Luton Dart+ W45539+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W34752 | On time 9:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3h24 | 1:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from London Luton Airport to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 4:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Historic passenger ship designed by Brunel. Explore decks, cabins, and dockside museum displays on one of Bristol’s most famous heritage attractions.
Purpose-built city history museum beside the floating harbour. It tells Bristol’s story through people, trade, protest, and everyday life.
Historic waterfront district with museums, boats, walks, and lively public spaces. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting Bristol’s signature atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian neighborhood of terraces, crescents, and village-like streets. A classic base for architecture, walks, and access to the bridge.
Panoramic viewpoint above the Avon Gorge near the suspension bridge. One of Bristol’s best free spots for dramatic landscapes and sunset photos.
A split-top white roll filled with roast beef, onions and gravy. A Bristol classic tied to the city’s old market and dockside workers.
Bristol’s own blue cheese, made in Somerset and long associated with the city. Rich, creamy and pungent, it reflects the region’s historic cheese trade.
Dry, still or sparkling cider made from West Country apples. Bristol’s pubs and cider houses make it a defining local drink with deep regional roots.
Historic harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container. Celebrated for local seafood, oysters and relaxed waterside dining.
Michelin-starred fine dining known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and an intimate, special-occasion atmosphere.
Beloved casual eatery serving mezze and Middle Eastern plates. Lively, affordable and one of Bristol’s longest-established independent favourites.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but central stays, attractions, and transport can still add up for tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport to Bristol trains use the London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, Airport. Use this guide to compare London Luton Airport and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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