The average train between Bristol and Silver Spring takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Bristol station.
Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Bristol and Silver Spring is 223.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Bristol to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 11m.