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Cologne to Bristol trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bristol takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

7h 19m
Duration
487 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
7h 1m
£174–387

Cologne to Bristol train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 487.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bristol Temple Meads via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 1m.

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