The average train between Bristol and Washington takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Washington. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Washington station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bristol to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Bristol station.
Bristol to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Bristol and Washington is 230.4 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Bristol to Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station in around 2h 53m.