The average train between Purley and Bristol takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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 Purley and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Bristol station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Purley to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Purley to Bristol train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purley and Bristol is 172.9 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Bristol Temple Meads via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 43m.
