The average train between Bristol and Porth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Porth. 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 every 2 hours between Bristol and Porth. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Porth at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Porth. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Porth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Bristol to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newquay station.
Book your Bristol to Porth train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Porth is 207 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newquay via Plymouth and Par in around 4h 52m.