The average train between Glasgow and Bristol takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Bristol station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Glasgow to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Glasgow to Bristol train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Glasgow and Bristol is 502.4 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meads via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 58m.