The average train between Washington and Bristol takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bristol at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Bristol station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Washington to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bristol station.
The distance between Washington and Bristol is 230.4 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Bristol via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 49m.