The average train between St Albans City and Bristol takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from St Albans City 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 St Albans City and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from St Albans City is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Bristol at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Albans City to Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Albans City station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
St Albans City to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
St Albans City to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your St Albans City to Bristol train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St Albans City and Bristol is 160.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 36m.