The average train between Central London and Bristol takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Central London 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 every 30 minutes between Central London and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Earl's Court station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Central London to Bristol train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Central London to Bristol train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
The distance between Central London and Bristol is 158.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
