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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Baldock to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £144.
Distance: 176 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£144 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Baldock to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £144 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £144 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 21:52 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Baldock to Bristol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Baldock to Bristol trains use the Baldock to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Baldock and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Baldock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Baldock.
Ticket office support is available at Baldock.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Baldock: Parking.
Available at Baldock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baldock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in front of the station next to the ticket machines. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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