The average train between Bristol and Walney Island takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Walney Island. 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 Walney Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Walney Island at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Walney Island? 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 Walney Island. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Walney Island station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Bristol to Walney Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Walney Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Book your Bristol to Walney Island train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and Walney Island is 298.5 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barrow-in-Furness via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 49m.