The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to London Stansted Airport will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Bristol to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
L16824+
G24272+
P46887
L16746+
G24207+
P46869
L16745+
G24124+
P46845
L16827+
G23313+
P46917
L16829+
G24442+
P46935
L16829+
G24442+
P46935
L16746+
G24207+
P46869
L16745+
G24124+
P46845
L16827+
G23313+
P46917
L16824+
G24272+
P46887Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 203 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£91 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 Bristol | 3h14 | 13:44 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Bristol | 3h27 | 17:57 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Bristol | 3h13 | 23:13 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 January | |||||
L16745+ G24124+ P46845 | On time 08:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h39 | 12:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Bristol to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and London Stansted Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
FAQs: Bristol to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and London Stansted Airport
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
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