The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
42
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 £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 42 trains that leave Bristol for London Stansted Airport 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 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
G008416:255h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£281One-way0 changes
G14894+
C38074+
P662616:303h24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£301One-way2 changes
G14896+
C37770+
P663087:303h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£301One-way2 changes
G14895+
C37702+
P662727:003h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:09Stansted Airport (SSD)£301One-way2 changes
G15224 · W35194+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P0291017:083h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:24Stansted Airport (SSD)£331One-way3 changes
G00854+
W35169+
C37884+
P663669:003h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£1331One-way3 changes
G14901+
C38047+
P6641411:003h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
W34477+
C37536+
P6639010:003h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
W34493+
C38189+
P0293113:003h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)16:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
G14903+
C38119+
P6643812:003h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)15:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
Travel 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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 203 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m 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, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14897+ C37803+ P66323 | On time 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G66721+ W35166+ C38186+ P02921 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h22 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G14898+ C37849+ P66360 | On time 8:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G00854+ W35169+ C37884+ P66366 | On time 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
W34472+ C37893+ P66372 | On time 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h23 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G15062 · W35223+ C37909+ P66378 | On time 9:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G14899+ C37942+ P66384 | On time 9:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G14903+ C37722+ P66438 | On time 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W34490+ C38161+ P02929 | On time 12:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W34493+ C38189+ P02931 | On time 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G14904+ C37861+ P66479 | On time 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W34498+ C37895+ P66485 | On time 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h10 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G14905+ C37952+ P66496 | On time 14:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h10 | 17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 27 May | |||||
W35090+ C37496+ P66181 | 4:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 8:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to London Stansted Airport.
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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 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 3:53 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and London Stansted Airport from £22. 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 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
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- 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
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