The average train between Bristol and Hildesheim takes 13h 29m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Hildesheim. 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 3 times a day between Bristol and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 4:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hildesheim station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
Bristol to Hildesheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Hildesheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bristol to Hildesheim train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Hildesheim is 865.1 km. The road distance is 1,274 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Frankfurt in around 11h 39m.