The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least one change.
G14905+
X48864+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria14:303h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£501One-way2 changes
G14907+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
X4874215:303h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)18:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£501One-way2 changes
G15003+
Q96359 · Q77950+
X502838:213h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)£751One-way3 changes
G14905 · G1510614:302h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
G14906 · G1510715:002h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
G66721+
W35166 · G150938:012h54Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way2 changes
G14905 · G1510614:302h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
G14906 · G1510715:002h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
W34498 · G1510514:002h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
G14897 · G150938:002h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 171 km
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00734+ C00139 · C33142 | Delayed 19:00 19:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 22:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G66550+ W35446+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G88183 | 20:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h22 | 23:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
C01235+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ C82330 | On time 21:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h22 | 0:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C01235 · C33143 | On time 21:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h41 | 0:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C00843+ X91136 | 22:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h01 | 2:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G14897 · G15093 | 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G66721+ W35166 · G15093 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h54 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
Q96359 · Q77950+ G15003+ X50283 | 8:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h47 | 12:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
G14898+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ X50342 | 8:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h08 | 11:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34472 · G15095 | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15062 · W35223+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ X49886 | 9:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
W34498 · G15105 | 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 16:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G14905 · G15106 | 14:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G14905+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ X48864 | 14:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h00 | 17:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G14906 · G15107 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 17:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G14907+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ X48742 | 15:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h00 | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G14908 · G15109 | 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h55 | 18:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 3:53 |
Last train 17:22 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £10. 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 Temple Meads (BRI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- 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
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- 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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