The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 10 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
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Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. 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 £4, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 167 km
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2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C28285 | On time 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 10:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23660+ C28090 | On time 09:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h50 | 11:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
C27698 · C27943 | On time 09:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h59 | 11:38 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
C28286 | On time 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 11:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27631 | On time 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 12:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23664+ C27945 | On time 11:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 13:26 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
C28544 | On time 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 13:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23670+ C27605 | On time 12:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 14:26 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
C27557 | On time 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 14:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27543 | On time 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 15:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 03:53 |
Last train 21:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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