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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€73
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 17
31
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) without transferring at least 2 times.
C38461+
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P6627810:28 AM3h11Stansted Airport (SSD)1:39 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers- C38422+G14958+P662559:58 AM3h01Stansted Airport (SSD)12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38505+G14960+P6630010:58 AM3h05Stansted Airport (SSD)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38228+G14963+P6636912:28 PM3h08Stansted Airport (SSD)3:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38264+G14964+P6638112:58 PM3h07Stansted Airport (SSD)4:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38581+G14962+P0292411:58 AM3h00Stansted Airport (SSD)2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38422+G14958+P662559:58 AM3h01Stansted Airport (SSD)12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38339+G14957+P662118:55 AM3h03Stansted Airport (SSD)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€481One-way2 transfers
- C38377+G14952+P660705:55 AM3h03Stansted Airport (SSD)8:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
- C38505+G14960+P6630010:58 AM3h05Stansted Airport (SSD)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€301One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€69 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €69 compared to roughly €58 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.
Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C38377+G14952+P66070 | 5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h03 | 8:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P01069+C38394+G14953 | 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h30 | 9:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38394+G14934 · G15476+P01069 | 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 9:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| P66093+C38434+G14935 · C48131 | 6:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 9:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| P66105+C38475+G14954 | 6:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h21 | 10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66115+C38503+G15030 · G15061 | 6:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h21 | 10:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C37299+G14938 · G15477+P66175 | 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h18 | 11:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C37299+W34680+P66175 | 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 11:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37183+W34617 · G15448+P66187 | 8:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h31 | 11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38339+G14957+P66211 | 8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h03 | 11:58 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66222+C38356+W34618 · G15478 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h17 | 12:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38380+W34686+P02914 | 9:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h07 | 12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38397+G14939 · G15165+P02916 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h13 | 12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38422+G14958+P66255 | 9:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h01 | 12:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
C38436+W35417+ W29866+P66267 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h10 | 1:21 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38461+G14959+P66278 | 10:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38478+W34622 · G15449+P66289 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h14 | 1:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38505+G14960+P66300 | 10:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h05 | 2:03 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38520+W34624 · G15479+P66314 | 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h16 | 2:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| P66329+C38542+G14961 | 11:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h06 | 2:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38581+G14962+P02924 | 11:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h00 | 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38203+W35418 · G15480+P66363 | 12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h17 | 3:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38228+G14963+P66369 | 12:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h08 | 3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66375+C38243+W34629 · G15450 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h16 | 3:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| P66381+C38264+G14964 | 12:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h07 | 4:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66387+C38286+W34630 · G15481 | 1:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h17 | 4:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| C38307+W34706+P66393 | 1:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h07 | 4:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38483+W35426+P66154+G01170 | 8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h23 | 11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 transfers | |
| P66166+C38508+G14972 | 8:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h12 | 11:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38546+G14974+P02912 | 8:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h09 | 12:06 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66235+C38225+W34752 | 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h18 | 1:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 10:28. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 10:28 AM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from €21. 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 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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