The average train between Bristol and Tarbes takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Tarbes. 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 Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Tarbes? 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 Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Tarbes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Bristol to Tarbes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Tarbes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Bristol to Tarbes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Tarbes is 935.8 km. The road distance is 1,478 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tarbes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 23m.