The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Basingstoke station (BSK) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 106 km
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Live departures
Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:38 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2h14 | 13:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 16:38. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 16:38 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Basingstoke station (BSK) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke station (BSK) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke station (BSK) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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