Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£30

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£34

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

3 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

4 h 7 m

Trains on 18 Sept

4

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport, including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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
    13:273h01
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    16:28London Stansted Airport
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    16:283h14
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    19:42London Stansted Airport
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountry
    5:345h06
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    10:40London Stansted Airport
    £351One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountry
    6:345h06
    Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    11:40London Stansted Airport
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 198 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£42

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

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 Stansted Airport is a coach with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Cross Country.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountry5:34 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
5h06
10:40 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
CrossCountry6:34 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
5h06
11:40 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

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Compare prices and tickets Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport by train or coach

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Why should you book Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?

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

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 Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport.
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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 Stansted Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • 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 Stansted Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 58m.

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 £16
Distance
198 km
Average train duration
2h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 58m
First train
5:37
Last train
17:25
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £16

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Stansted Airport from £16. 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
2h 58m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£33
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

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
5h 6m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£162
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£130
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 198 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport is 198 km.
The first train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:37.
The last train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport departs at 17:25.
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Stansted Airport. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
To get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport is largely urban and suburban, with views of towns, countryside, and some industrial areas, but it is not typically considered a scenic route in comparison to other more picturesque UK train journeys.
A day trip from Bristol Parkway to London Stansted Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 58m. There are 8 trains per day covering the 198 km distance.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Stansted Airport

Most Bristol Parkway (BPW) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Bristol Parkway to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Parkway (BPW) and London Stansted Airport 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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