Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Oct

Cheapest price on 04 Oct

£50

Average ticket price on 04 Oct

£69

Fastest journey on 04 Oct

3 h 9 m

Average journey duration on 04 Oct

3 h 13 m

Trains on 04 Oct

8

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayC01232+Greater AngliaP66392+Elizabeth lineC38138
    10:003h09
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    13:09Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £501One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC32960+Elizabeth lineC37835+Greater AngliaP66416
    11:003h09
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    14:09Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £501One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC05988+Elizabeth lineC37434+Greater AngliaP66428
    11:323h12
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    14:44Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £501One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC01231+Greater AngliaP66368+Elizabeth lineC38068
    9:003h10
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:10Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £501One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC00669+Elizabeth lineC37572+Greater AngliaP66325
    7:453h25
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:10Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £501One-way
    2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 08:18. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 22m.

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 £19
Distance
202 km
Average train duration
2h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
2h 22m
First train
3:53
Last train
8:18
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £19

Live departures

Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34486+Elizabeth lineC37622+Greater AngliaP66427
On time
11:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayY41835 · W35181+Elizabeth lineC38038+Greater AngliaP66433
On time
11:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h17
14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayC42150+Elizabeth lineC37669+Greater AngliaP66439
On time
12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34491+Elizabeth lineC38106+Greater AngliaP66451
On time
12:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
CrossCountryK67875+Great Western RailwayW35184+Elizabeth lineC37723+Greater AngliaP66457
On time
12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h23
15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34494+Elizabeth lineC37756+Greater AngliaP66463
On time
13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h09
16:09 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34497+Elizabeth lineC37797+Greater AngliaP66475
On time
13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h13
16:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayY41801 · C42291+Elizabeth lineC37807+Greater AngliaP66480
On time
13:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h17
16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34516+Elizabeth lineC38114+Greater AngliaP66185
On time
17:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h13
20:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayY41822 · W35199+Elizabeth lineC38122+Greater AngliaP6619717:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h17
20:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34518+Elizabeth lineC37767+Greater AngliaP66209
On time
18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
21:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34520+Elizabeth lineC38184+Greater AngliaP6623118:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
21:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC42466 · C42295+Elizabeth lineC38191+Greater AngliaP66242
On time
18:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h16
21:54 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34522+Elizabeth lineC37845+Greater AngliaP66253
On time
19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
22:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC48623 · W35203+Elizabeth lineC37898+Greater AngliaP66287
On time
19:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h16
22:54 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayC42156+Elizabeth lineC37931+Greater AngliaP66298
On time
20:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h07
23:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC42331 · W35245+Elizabeth lineC37542+Greater AngliaP66327
On time
20:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h23
23:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35404+Elizabeth lineC38002+Greater AngliaP6634221:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h12
0:12 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Sunday 4 October
Great Western RailwayC00669+Greater AngliaP66325+Elizabeth lineC375727:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h25
11:10 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC01231+Greater AngliaP66368+Elizabeth lineC380689:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h10
12:10 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50038+Greater AngliaP66380+CrossCountryK68042+Elizabeth lineC376949:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h29
12:44 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC33249 · C00165+Greater AngliaP66392+Elizabeth lineC368529:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h30
13:09 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC01232+Greater AngliaP66392+Elizabeth lineC3813810:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h09
13:09 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00123+Greater AngliaP66410+Elizabeth lineC37805+CrossCountryK6804110:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h24
13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC32960+Greater AngliaP66416+Elizabeth lineC3783511:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h09
14:09 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes

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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 22m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£26
Great Western Railway frequency
10 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

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
5h 15m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£31
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) covers a distance of 202 km and takes approximately 2h 22m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is 202 km.
The first train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 3:53.
The last train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) departs at 8:18.
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
Yes, there is a direct train between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Stansted Airport (SSD). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by CrossCountry.
There is no night train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
Booking trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Temple Meads to Stansted Airport offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside, passing through areas like the Cotswolds, with its picturesque landscapes, before reaching more urban settings closer to London.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Stansted Airport (SSD)

Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Stansted Airport (SSD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bristol
Arrival train stations in London
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · £4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · £4 · every ~22 min

Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services

Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.

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