Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Backwell by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Backwell.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Backwell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Backwell
Trains from Bristol to Backwell run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 8m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Backwell trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Backwell from £13. 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 to Backwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Backwell 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 Backwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Backwell
Most Bristol to Backwell trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Nailsea & Backwell station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Backwell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
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.
Getting to Parson Street from Bristol city centre
Parson Street is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Parson Street train station facilities and services
Parson Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Parson Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Parson Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Parson Street: Bike Parking.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Backwell station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Nailsea & Backwell from Backwell city centre
Nailsea & Backwell is 1 km from Backwell city centre. Public transport options include:
Nailsea & Backwell train station facilities and services
Nailsea & Backwell has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nailsea & Backwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nailsea & Backwell.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nailsea & Backwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Nailsea & Backwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nailsea & Backwell: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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