- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 to Bristol will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 63 trains that leave London for Bristol on Tue, May 26, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 171 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 Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
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G14956Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bristol:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bristol costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 29m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $75 (€60)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34663 | 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14977 | 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 | |
L79309+ G15004 | 6:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 9:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
V80876 · G15468 | 6:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 8:27 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 | |
V80875 · G15476 | 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 9:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
V80874 · G15488 | 8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 10:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L79334+ G15007 | 8:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h03 | 11:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14955 | 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79342+ G15520 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h09 | 12:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14956 | 9:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V80873 · G15477 | 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L80061+ G15220 | 9:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h59 | 12:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34680 | 10:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79352+ G15521 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h09 | 1:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14957 | 10:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34686 | 11:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79363+ G15523 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h08 | 2:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14958 | 11:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14959 | 12:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79372+ G15524 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h08 | 3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14960 | 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79377+ G15014 | 12:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h03 | 3:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14961 | 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14962 | 1:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79389+ G15016 | 1:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h02 | 4:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14963 | 2:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14964 | 2:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 4:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79400+ G15018 | 2:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h03 | 5:53 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) | 1h29 | 4:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V80872 · C48916 | 3:42 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 5:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L79411+ G15020 | 3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h03 | 6:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34712 | 4:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 5:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14966 | 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 5:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V80871 · C48918 | 4:42 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 6:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L79424+ G15021 | 4:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h02 | 7:52 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34719 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79428+ G15528 | 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h10 | 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14967 | 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V11002 · C48925 | 5:42 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h47 | 7:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L79433+ G15023 | 5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h01 | 8:54 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34726 | 6:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 7:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79438+ G15529 | 6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h10 | 9:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14968 | 6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V80869 · G15482 | 6:42 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 8:27 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 | |
V11001 · G15483 | 7:42 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h48 | 9:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
L79456+ G15026 | 7:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h01 | 10:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W34737 | 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79464+ G15532 | 8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h12 | 11:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G14970 | 8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 10:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
L79473+ G15384 | 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h56 | 12:16 AM 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) | 1h38 | 12:06 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34752 | 11:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h05 | 1:37 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Bristol run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:46 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 museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Award-winning ship museum centred on Brunel’s restored steamship, with immersive docks and passenger stories.
City museum on Bristol’s people, places and working history at the harbourside. Strong choice for understanding the city before exploring further.
Bristol’s defining landmark, designed by Brunel, spanning the Avon Gorge with dramatic views and strong local identity.
Historic cathedral with impressive Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters and a central green space beside the waterfront.
Magnificent medieval parish church praised for its soaring interior and detailed stonework, one of Bristol’s finest historic sites.
Lively waterfront walking area linking museums, public art, ferries and restaurants, ideal for first-time visitors.
Elegant district of terraces, boutiques and green spaces near the bridge, highly popular for strolling and photos.
Steep, iconic street connecting the city centre to Clifton, lined with historic architecture, shops and university life.
A famous fortified wine style long associated with Bristol’s historic wine trade and export merchants. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional drinks.
The classic hard English cheese comes from nearby Somerset and is deeply tied to the West Country. Bristol markets and pubs commonly feature it in local dishes.
A rich, sweet bun with dried fruit and sugar, traditionally linked to nearby Bath and widely known across the Bristol area as a classic regional teatime treat.
Acclaimed Spanish small-plates restaurant by Bristol’s harbourside, known for polished cooking, strong wine list, and lively fine-dining energy.
Established destination restaurant near Bristol with refined seasonal British cooking, local produce, and a relaxed countryside setting.
Popular central Bristol restaurant set in a historic building, serving seasonal European dishes with natural wine in a smart but informal room.
Moderate by UK standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
Service charge may be included in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol City Centre
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