The average train between Bristol and Spa takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Spa. 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 Spa. 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 Spa at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 23m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Spa? 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 Spa. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Spa station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Bristol to Spa train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Spa train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Verviers-Central station.
Book your Bristol to Spa train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Spa is 601.5 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Spa-Géronstère via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Verviers-Central in around 7h 50m.