The average train between Bristol and South Downs National Park takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to South Downs National Park. 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 South Downs National Park. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into South Downs National Park at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Fratton and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to South Downs National Park. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at South Downs National Park station via Fratton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Bristol to South Downs National Park train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to South Downs National Park train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fratton station.
Book your Bristol to South Downs National Park train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bristol and South Downs National Park is 125.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fratton hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 23m.