Portsmouth to Bristol train from $12 (€11) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$18

Average

$30

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:33AM3h23

Portsmouth

12:56PMBristol

$181One-way

0 transfers

05:05AM2h43

Portsmouth

07:48AMBristol

$251One-way

0 transfers

08:27AM2h25

Portsmouth

10:52AMBristol

$291One-way

0 transfers

10:27AM2h29

Portsmouth

12:56PMBristol

$371One-way

0 transfers

09:27AM2h24

Portsmouth

11:51AMBristol

$401One-way

0 transfers

Portsmouth to Bristol train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Great Western Railway	05:05AM Portsmouth	2h43	07:48AM Bristol	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	08:27AM Portsmouth	2h25	10:52AM Bristol	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	09:27AM Portsmouth	2h24	11:51AM Bristol	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	10:27AM Portsmouth	2h29	12:56PM Bristol	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	07:27AM Portsmouth	2h25	09:52AM Bristol	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Portsmouth to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

2 h 24 m

Average

2 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

128 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Portsmouth for Bristol every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:27AM2h24

Portsmouth

11:51AMBristol

$401One-way

0 transfers

08:27AM2h25

Portsmouth

10:52AMBristol

$291One-way

0 transfers

07:27AM2h25

Portsmouth

09:52AMBristol

$401One-way

0 transfers

10:27AM2h29

Portsmouth

12:56PMBristol

$371One-way

0 transfers

05:05AM2h43

Portsmouth

07:48AMBristol

$251One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Bristol

Distance	79 miles (127 km)
Average train duration	2 h 22 min
Average train ticket price	$48 (€41)
Train frequency	12 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Portsmouth to Bristol cover the 79 miles (127 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 22 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $17 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $48 (€41). Travelers depart most frequently from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from Portsmouth to Bristol trains

You can travel by train to Bristol from Portsmouth with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Portsmouth to Bristol train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $11

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth to Bristol

FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Bristol.

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Bristol can start from as little as $17 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Bristol is $48 (€41); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portsmouth to Bristol train time is 2 h 22 min covering the 79 mile (127 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Portsmouth to Bristol leaves at 4: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Portsmouth to Bristol leaves at 7: 28 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol without having to change trains with first_great_western. There are 12 direct trains from Portsmouth to Bristol each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Portsmouth to Bristol train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Portsmouth and Bristol to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 28 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Portsmouth Harbour, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bristol Temple Meads, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Bristol from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 22 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Bristol including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Portsmouth to Bristol

Portsmouth

Bristol

The major railway station for departures from Portsmouth is Portsmouth Harbour. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth Harbour for your journey to Bristol from Portsmouth.

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