Train from Bristol to London: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Bristol to London on December 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
Bristol Parkway
London PaddingtonCheapest
Great Western RailwayTrain
Bristol Parkway
London PaddingtonFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
Bristol Temple Meads
London PaddingtonNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
Bristol Temple Meads
London PaddingtonNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
Bristol Parkway
London PaddingtonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:40 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

155bus per day
2h 55mAverage Duration
106 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$8 - $81Average Duration2h 55m
4kg CO₂e
Average Price$37 - $296Average Duration1h 40m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $31Average Duration2h 10m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to London by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bristol to London?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to London start from $37. The average price for this train route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bristol to London?

    The average train ride duration from Bristol to London is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 97 miles (157 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 13m and is operated by Great Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators service the Bristol to London route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Bristol to London?

    The earliest train departs from Bristol to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/09
$121
12/10
$63
Today
$60
12/12
$64
12/13
$55
12/14
$63
12/15
$59
12/16
$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to London was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $283 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 $55 which is on 2025-12-13.

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