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The average train between Bristol and Heerlen takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Heerlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 31m
Duration
733 km
Distance
€278
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
  4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain train S43 / ...
7h 42m
€222–407

Bristol to Heerlen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Heerlen? 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.

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  • Distance: 733 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Heerlen via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 42m.

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