- Must visit
National Motor Museum
A major motor museum with historic cars, motoring displays and family exhibits. It is one of the area's best-known visitor attractions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brockenhurst among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 100 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£50 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Bristol to Brockenhurst run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 21:42 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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A major motor museum with historic cars, motoring displays and family exhibits. It is one of the area's best-known visitor attractions.
This museum tells the story of Buckler's Hard shipbuilding, with exhibits on maritime life and vessels built for Britain's navy.
A small house museum showing the life and work of writer and illustrator Edward Heron-Allen. It suits visitors interested in local culture.
A large village green where ponies often graze freely. It is central to Brockenhurst's character and a pleasant place for a short stroll.
A popular walking and cycling area with open heath, woodland and free-roaming animals. It captures the classic New Forest landscape.
A scenic forest route leading to open heath and viewpoints. It is well liked for quiet walks, birdlife and seasonal colour.
New Forest ponies are iconic rather than eaten, so try New Forest game such as venison, often served in pies or roasts from nearby estates.
Traditional Hampshire watercress soup uses the county’s famous peppery watercress. It is a long-standing regional staple, though often finished with cream.
Fresh crab from the nearby south coast is a classic local treat, commonly served simply dressed to highlight sweet meat from Hampshire waters.
Cosy tea rooms and café known for afternoon tea, cakes, light lunches and a welcoming village feel.
Relaxed Italian restaurant in the village centre, known for wood-fired pizzas, pasta and a friendly, busy atmosphere.
Traditional pub with a large garden, serving British classics, local ales and hearty meals popular with walkers and families.
Moderate for southern England. Rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and rail are manageable for day trips.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Brockenhurst 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 Brockenhurst, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Brockenhurst trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Brockenhurst station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Brockenhurst train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Sea Mills is 4 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Sea Mills has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sea Mills: Parking.
Available at Sea Mills: Bike Parking.
Brockenhurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Brockenhurst.
Wi-Fi is available at Brockenhurst.
Ticket office support is available at Brockenhurst. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brockenhurst: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brockenhurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brockenhurst: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Lifts to all platforms from Ticket Office entrance. No lift access to or from entrance and exit on the other side, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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