The average train between Bristol and Hertfordshire takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Bristol to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Welwyn Garden City station.
Book your Bristol to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Bristol and Hertfordshire is 167.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Welwyn Garden City via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 38m.