The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to East Grinstead
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to East Grinstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to East Grinstead will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for East Grinstead 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 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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 and coach for Bristol to East Grinstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to East Grinstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 184 km
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£60 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to East Grinstead
Trains from Bristol to East Grinstead run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bristol to East Grinstead trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and East Grinstead from £18. 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 East Grinstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and East Grinstead
- 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
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with access from Railway Approach.
- The Dorset Arms
- The Old Dunnings Mill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Crowne Plaza Felbridge
- The Grange Hotel
- Travelodge East Grinstead
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-2 for train services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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