The average train between Magdeburg and Bristol takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 3 times a day between Magdeburg and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Bristol station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
Magdeburg to Bristol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Bristol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Magdeburg to Bristol train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Magdeburg and Bristol is 979.7 km. The road distance is 1,234 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Bristol Temple Meads via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 12h 35m.