The average train between Bristol and West Malling takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:00 PM which arrives into West Malling at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at West Malling station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bristol to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Bristol to West Malling train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and West Malling is 209.4 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to West Malling via London Paddington, Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace, Victoria Station, and London Victoria in around 3h 16m.