The average train between Gatwick Airport and Bristol takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bristol station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Gatwick Airport to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bristol is 172.5 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads via Reading in around 3h.