The average train between Cambridge and Bristol takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Bristol. 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 Cambridge and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Bristol station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Cambridge to Bristol train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Bristol train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Cambridge to Bristol train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Bristol is 204 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bristol Temple Meads via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 1m.