The average train between Bristol and Heerlen takes 9h 49m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 14m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Heerlen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Bristol to Heerlen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Heerlen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Bristol to Heerlen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Heerlen is 601.1 km. The road distance is 733 km.
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 57m.