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Chester to Bristol Temple Meads trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bristol Temple Meads takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Bristol Temple Meads train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country3h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads? 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Bristol Temple Meads, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 24m.

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