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Royal Air Force Museum London
Historic house museum with the story of RAF operations, wartime life and aircraft displays on the former Hendon aerodrome site.
Trains from Bristol to New Barnet run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Historic house museum with the story of RAF operations, wartime life and aircraft displays on the former Hendon aerodrome site.
Local museum covering Barnet’s history, the Battle of Barnet and everyday life through compact displays and regular exhibitions.
Country house museum and park with fine interiors, local heritage displays and landscaped grounds for an easy half-day visit.
Spacious parkland around a historic manor site, good for walks, views and a sense of Barnet’s older landscape close to the town centre.
Large urban park with lakes, woodland, a café, paths and sports areas, popular for easy walks and family time near New Barnet.
Protected common and woodland edge with peaceful paths, open views and links to the Battle of Barnet landscape and Monken Hadley village.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic English Sunday meal, widely loved in North London pubs and homes for its rich gravy and ritual family feel.
Pie and mash is a traditional London working-class staple, usually minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor.
Fish and chips is a beloved British takeaway of battered white fish and chips, strongly associated with everyday comfort eating across Greater London.
Smart Turkish restaurant popular for grilled meats, mezze and generous portions in a lively but comfortable dining room.
Established Greek restaurant known for classic meze, charcoal grills and a warm, traditional atmosphere suitable for groups.
Friendly local pub in New Barnet serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Costs are moderate for Greater London. Accommodation is often pricey, but everyday dining, coffee and local rail or bus travel are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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New Barnet -> King's Cross St Pancras, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to New Barnet 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 New Barnet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to New Barnet trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to New Barnet station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and New Barnet 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.
New Barnet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at New Barnet.
Wi-Fi is available at New Barnet.
Ticket office support is available at New Barnet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Barnet: Parking, Taxis.
Available at New Barnet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Barnet: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is opposite the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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