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Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 254 km
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3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 10:37. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 3h 28m.
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 £15
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 10:37 |
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 £15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Canterbury West (CBW) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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 Duration
3h 28m
Cheapest Price
£102
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
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 Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£177
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£155
first_great_western frequency
23 a day
FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) 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 Canterbury West (CBW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) is 254 km.
A day trip from Bristol Temple Meads to Canterbury West is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 28m. However, trains run 7 times per day. The distance is 254 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £105.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) covers a distance of 254 km and takes approximately 3h 28m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Canterbury West offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through picturesque countryside in the South West of England and historic towns, providing a varied and pleasant travel experience.
The first train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) leaves at 7:06.
The last train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) departs at 10:37.
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW) run approximately 7 times per day.
To get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW).
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW).
There is no night train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Canterbury West (CBW).
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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Canterbury West (CBW)
Bristol
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your journey to Canterbury from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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Most popular train connections to Canterbury West (CBW)
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