The average train between Bristol and Gatwick Airport South Terminal takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Gatwick Airport South Terminal. 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 Airport South Terminal. 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 Airport South Terminal 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 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bristol to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Bristol to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 172.6 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.