The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport. 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 Temple Meads and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Gatwick Airport is 171.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 3m.