Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept

Cheapest price on 03 Sept

£28

Average ticket price on 03 Sept

£46

Fastest journey on 03 Sept

1 h 15 m

Average journey duration on 03 Sept

1 h 18 m

Trains on 03 Sept

8

Distance

164 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

On Thu 03 Sept, we found 8 trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD), including 8 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.

  • Great Western Railway
    17:271h15
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    18:42London Paddington (PAD)
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    10:251h24
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    11:49London Paddington (PAD)
    £421One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    10:241h22
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    11:46London Paddington (PAD)
    £441One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    21:541h17
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    23:11London Paddington (PAD)
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    7:551h19
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    9:14London Paddington (PAD)
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 164 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£42

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£44

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD):

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 28m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£42 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway17:27 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h15
18:42 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway17:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h21
19:14 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway18:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h21
20:14 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway21:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h17
23:11 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Thursday 3 September
Great Western Railway7:55 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h19
9:14 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway8:15 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h21
9:36 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway10:24 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h22
11:46 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway10:25 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1h24
11:49 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) trains with Omio?

Great Western Railway as well as South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).

Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 1h 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
164 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
4:03
Last train
20:54
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Paddington (PAD) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£19
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£28
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£99
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) covers a distance of 164 km and takes approximately 1h 14m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) is 164 km.
The first train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 4:03.
The last train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) departs at 20:54.
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Paddington (PAD). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol Parkway to London Paddington is not primarily known for scenic views, as it mostly passes through urban and suburban landscapes. However, passengers might catch glimpses of the English countryside as the train travels through certain sections of the route.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Bristol Parkway to London Paddington. The journey takes 1h 14m each way, covering a distance of 164 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Paddington (PAD)

Most Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Bristol Parkway to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Paddington (PAD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Stoke Gifford
Arrival train stations in London
Bristol ParkwayBristol Parkway station, Station Approach Road, off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, City of, BS34 8PU+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Parkway from Stoke Gifford city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesFront of the station

Bristol Parkway train station facilities and services

Bristol Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Bristol Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bristol Parkway. ATMs are available at Bristol Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bristol Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bristol Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bristol Parkway: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Parkway: 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.

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