The average train between Richmond and Bristol takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Richmond 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 Richmond and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Bristol station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Richmond to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Richmond (London) station.
Richmond to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Richmond to Bristol train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Richmond and Bristol is 158.7 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Richmond (London) to Bristol Temple Meads via Reading in around 2h 37m.