How much does a train ticket cost from London to Bristol?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Bristol start from €29. The average price for this train route is around €60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Bristol?

The average train journey time from London to Bristol is 1h 52m, covering a distance of 169 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Bristol route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 64 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Bristol?

The earliest train from London to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:37.

Train London to Bristol from €28

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Bristol on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	London Paddington	1h 35m	16:35	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	16:18	London Paddington	1h 8m	17:26	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	London Paddington	2h	17:35	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:06	London Paddington	1h 54m	09:00	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:06	London Paddington	1h 54m	09:00	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:32	London Paddington	2h 3m	09:35	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:32	London Paddington	2h 3m	09:35	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	London Paddington	1h 52m	09:43	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	09:45	London Paddington	1h 49m	11:34	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:51	London Paddington	1h 52m	09:43	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 28m	10:21	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 28m	10:21	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	12:01	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:01	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	12:01	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:01	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	12:01	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:01	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	12:01	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:01	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Bristol on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	12:01	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:48	London Paddington	1h 13m	09:01	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	1h 36m	08:36	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:12	London Paddington	1h 21m	08:33	Bristol Parkway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Bristol

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just €6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

103bus per day

3hAverage duration

170 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€6 - €69	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€29 - €260	Average duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€9 - €26	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Bristol?

London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Filton
594 Filton Ave, Bristol BS7 0QQ, UK

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at €29

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Bristol by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Bristol?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Bristol start from €29. The average price for this train route is around €60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Bristol?
The average train journey time from London to Bristol is 1h 52m, covering a distance of 169 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Bristol route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 64 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Bristol?
The earliest train from London to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:37.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/01

€57

22/01

€48

Today

€57

24/01

€52

25/01

€56

26/01

€56

27/01

€52

28/01

€52

The cheapest trip from London to Bristol was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of €48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Bristol as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €48 to €246 for a train ticket from London to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €52, which is on 2026-01-24.