The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) 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 Watford Junction (WFJ) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Watford Junction (WFJ) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.


Travel Information
Compare train for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 153 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £25 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 10:29 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 14:30. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 14:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Watford Junction (WFJ) from £5. 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 Watford Junction (WFJ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Watford Junction (WFJ) 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 Watford Junction (WFJ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Watford Junction (WFJ)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
