The average train between Bristol and Carbis Bay takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Carbis Bay. 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 Carbis Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Carbis Bay at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Carbis Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Carbis Bay. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Carbis Bay station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Bristol to Carbis Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Carbis Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Bristol to Carbis Bay train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Carbis Bay is 245.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carbis Bay via Plymouth and St Erth in around 4h 44m.