How much is the train ticket from Bristol to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to London start from R 636. The average price for this train route is around R 1 145. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to London?

The average train journey time from Bristol to London is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 157 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 13m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 63 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to London?

The earliest train from Bristol to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:35.

Train Bristol to London from R 615

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Bristol Parkway	1h 14m	16:41	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	09:12	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Bristol Parkway	1h 20m	08:49	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 35m	08:35	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	08:58	Bristol Parkway	1h 15m	10:13	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 35m	08:35	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 35m	08:35	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:21	Bristol Parkway	1h 23m	08:44	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:45	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 37m	09:22	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:55	Bristol Parkway	1h 14m	11:09	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:45	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 37m	09:22	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:30	Bristol Parkway	1h 20m	09:50	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:30	Bristol Parkway	1h 20m	09:50	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Bristol Parkway	1h 16m	16:43	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	09:12	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Bristol Parkway	1h 22m	08:51	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Bristol Parkway	1h 16m	16:43	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	09:12	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Bristol Parkway	1h 22m	08:51	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Bristol Parkway	1h 16m	16:43	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	09:12	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Bristol Parkway	1h 22m	08:51	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to London on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 37m	16:37	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	09:12	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:00	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 29m	08:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Bristol Parkway	1h 22m	08:51	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

155bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

171 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 124 - R 1 391	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 636 - R 5 120	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 135 - R 528	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bristol and London?

Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Filton
594 Filton Ave, Bristol BS7 0QQ, UK

London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 636

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bristol to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to London start from R 636. The average price for this train route is around R 1 145. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to London?
The average train journey time from Bristol to London is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 157 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 13m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 63 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to London?
The earliest train from Bristol to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 2 087

10/12

R 1 085

Today

R 1 023

12/12

R 1 100

13/12

R 940

14/12

R 1 089

15/12

R 1 010

16/12

R 1 010

The cheapest trip from Bristol to London was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 940

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 940 to R 4 889 for a train ticket from Bristol to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 940, which is on 2025-12-13.