The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol Parkway (BPW) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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 Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£76 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:28 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h58 | 08:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:25 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h39 | 13:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:00 Saturday 06:50 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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