The average train between Bristol and Bayreuth takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Bayreuth. 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 twice daily between Bristol and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bayreuth station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Bristol to Bayreuth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bayreuth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Bayreuth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Bayreuth is 1,010.6 km. The road distance is 1,280 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bayreuth Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 12h 20m.