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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Open-air museum with rebuilt historic buildings, traditional crafts and rural life displays in the South Downs.
Take a train from Bristol to Liss and enjoy the approximately 127 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 19:49.
Distance 127 km |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 19:49 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Open-air museum with rebuilt historic buildings, traditional crafts and rural life displays in the South Downs.
Local museum covering the history of Petersfield and nearby villages through objects, photographs and changing displays.
Independent gallery showing contemporary exhibitions and community arts events in a bright modern space at nearby Chichester.
Large nature reserve of heath, woodland and wetland with waymarked trails and wide views across the South Downs landscape.
Long-distance trail section near Liss offering classic South Downs walking, wooded paths and rewarding countryside views.
Extensive woodland and heath around nearby hilltops, popular for peaceful walks, birdlife and broad views in clear weather.
A Hampshire breakfast with local sausages, bacon, eggs and black pudding. A classic county staple served in cafés and pubs across the area.
Traditional Hampshire watercress soup uses the county’s famous peppery watercress, often with potato and cream. It reflects the area’s long watercress-growing heritage.
Locally reared pork sausages are a pub favourite in rural Hampshire, commonly served with mash and onion gravy. They reflect the county’s farming traditions.
Casual café and farm shop venue known for breakfasts, lunches, coffee and produce from the Hampshire countryside.
Country inn dining with modern British cooking, seasonal ingredients and a smart but comfortable setting near Petersfield.
Traditional village pub with a relaxed atmosphere, serving British mains, Sunday roasts and real ale in the centre of Liss.
Moderate for southern England. Lodging and rail can be pricey, but pub meals and local cafés are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are optional, often rounding up. In cafés, tipping is not expected but small change is appreciated.
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Liss railway station -> Petersfield town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Liss 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 Liss, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Liss trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Liss station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Liss 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.
Liss has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Liss.
Wi-Fi is available at Liss.
Ticket office support is available at Liss.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liss: Parking, WC.
Available at Liss: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liss: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) is via a ramp (length 17m, gradient 1:13). Step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth) is via Booking Hall (accessed via ramp (5m, 1:8) or via side gate. Transfer between platforms is either via station footbridge (stepped only) or via full-barrier level crossing on Station Road, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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