The train between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen is 670.8 km. The road distance is 873 km.
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 Duisburg Hbf in around 8h 34m.
