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Bristol to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Bristol to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 41m
Duration
874 km
Distance
€342
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run once daily between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express9h 8m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 59m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 59m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH8h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH15h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH8h 7m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 873.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 42m.

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