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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Farnham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Farnham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 128 km
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Live departures
Bristol to Farnham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Farnham trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 02:48
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:30 Bristol | 2h46 | 07:16 Farnham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Farnham
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Trains from Bristol to Farnham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 2h 16m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 22:04 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Farnham trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Farnham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£30
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£128
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Cheapest Price
£108
first_great_western frequency
22 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Farnham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Farnham 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 Farnham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Spending two to three days in Farnham allows you to explore its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the surrounding countryside.
A day trip from Bristol to Farnham is not feasible, as the journey duration is 2h 16m. However, there are 4 trips available per day by train.
The train journey from Bristol to Farnham offers a scenic experience, with views of the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, picturesque countryside, and charming small towns along the way.
To get from Bristol to Farnham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Bristol to Farnham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Bristol to Farnham is 128 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Farnham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Bristol to Farnham covers a distance of 128 km and takes approximately 2h 16m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Farnham is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The first train from Bristol to Farnham leaves at 4:53.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Farnham is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Farnham station (FNH).
The last train from Bristol to Farnham departs at 22:04.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Farnham.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Farnham.
Trains from Bristol to Farnham run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Farnham.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Farnham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Farnham
Bristol
Farnham
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Farnham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Parson Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop on Bedminster Down Road. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop outside Halfords on West Street.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
The major train station for arrivals in Farnham is Farnham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Farnham for your journey to Farnham from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 17:40 Sunday 08:10 - 18:10
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m.
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1, platform 2, platform 1 car park and platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Farnham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt off Station Hill (B3001) on Town side of Level Crossing
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