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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 50 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) on Thu, Jul 30, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
G149559:00 AM1h36London Paddington (PAD)10:36 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers- G149569:30 AM1h29London Paddington (PAD)10:59 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G149548:30 AM1h32London Paddington (PAD)10:02 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- W3468010:00 AM1h35London Paddington (PAD)11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G1495710:30 AM1h28London Paddington (PAD)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G1495710:30 AM1h28London Paddington (PAD)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G149569:30 AM1h29London Paddington (PAD)10:59 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G1495811:30 AM1h29London Paddington (PAD)12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G149527:29 AM1h29London Paddington (PAD)8:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
- G149675:30 PM1h30London Paddington (PAD)7:00 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $25 (€25).
A bus is $40 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $51 (€51).
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€51) compared to roughly $60 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€9). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 18m 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34663 | On time 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+ L79309+G15004 | 5:54 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h59 | 9:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14977 | On time 6:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14950 | 6:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 8:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79315+G15519 | 6:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h59 | 10:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W35060 · G15057 | On time 6:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 8:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14951 | 7:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 8:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14952 | 7:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 8:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14953 | 7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 9:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14954 | 8:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15030 · G15061 | 8:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 10:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14955 | 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14956 | 9:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79352+G15521 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h45 | 1:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34680 | 10:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14957 | 10:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35067 · G15065 | 10:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 12:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79363+G15523 | 10:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h44 | 2:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34686 | 11:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14958 | 11:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79372+G15524 | 11:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h44 | 3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14959 | 12:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 1:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79377+G15014 | 12:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h40 | 3:54 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14960 | 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35071 · G15069 | 12:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 2:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14961 | 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 2:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14962 | 1:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14963 | 2:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14964 | 2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 4:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35075 · G15073 | 2:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 4:13 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34706 | 3:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14965 | 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 5:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34712 | 4:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 5:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79424+G15021 | 4:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h38 | 7:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14966 | 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15032 · G15077 | 4:33 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 6:18 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79428+G15528 | 4:47 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h46 | 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34719 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79433+G15023 | 5:17 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h35 | 8:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14967 | 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79438+G15529 | 5:47 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h46 | 9:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34726 | 6:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 7:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79444+W35041 | 6:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h36 | 9:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14968 | 6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35082 · G15081 | 6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 8:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34732 | 7:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 8:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14969 | 7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 9:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79464+G15532 | 7:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h53 | 11:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| W34737 | 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| V19834 | 8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 10:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35086 · G15085 | 8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 10:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+L79473+G15384 | 8:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h37 | 12:16 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14971 | 9:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 10:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34848 · G15532 | 9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 11:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W35426+ G01170 | On time 9:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h18 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14972 | 10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 11:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14974 | 10:28 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 12:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34752 | 11:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 1:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€31) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€31) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from $4 (€4). 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington 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: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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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