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Bourne Hall Museum
The main local museum explores Epsom and Ewell’s social history, archaeology, and spa heritage beside the library and Bourne Hall park.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Epsom among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 162 km
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£50 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Trains from Bristol to Epsom run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Epsom — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Epsom trip today.
The main local museum explores Epsom and Ewell’s social history, archaeology, and spa heritage beside the library and Bourne Hall park.
A compact military museum presenting the history of the Royal Automobile Club’s wartime links and local service stories at Headley Court.
An art space in nearby Leatherhead showing changing exhibitions by Surrey artists, making an easy cultural stop from Epsom.
The famous chalk downs are ideal for walking, racecourse views, and open panoramas. It is Epsom’s classic outdoor destination.
A central public park with lake, fountains, gardens, and family-friendly paths beside the museum, library, and community venue.
A broad area of woodland, heath, and viewpoints north of town, popular for walks, horse riding, and quieter countryside scenery.
A shortcrust pastry pie with seasoned minced beef filling. A British comfort staple commonly found in Surrey pubs and bakeries.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A classic local pub dish widely eaten across Surrey and the wider South East.
Beer-battered white fish with chips, usually with mushy peas or tartare sauce. A much-loved British takeaway and pub favourite in Epsom.
Well-known local Italian restaurant for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Stylish restaurant in Epsom Downs area serving refined Indian dishes with attentive service and an upmarket feel.
Historic town-centre pub serving British classics, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a traditional, welcoming setting.
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than in many UK towns, but local buses and rail deals can help keep visitor costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Epsom 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 Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Epsom trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Epsom station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Epsom 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.
Bedminster is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bedminster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bedminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bedminster: Parking.
Available at Bedminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedminster: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Epsom 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 and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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