The average train between Bristol and Gatwick takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:55 AM. 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 Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gatwick station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bristol to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Bristol to Gatwick train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Gatwick is 170.8 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.