The average train between East Croydon and Bristol takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Bristol. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
East Croydon to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
East Croydon to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your East Croydon to Bristol train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between East Croydon and Bristol is 173.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 36m.