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Pembroke Castle Exhibitions
Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Pembroke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Pembroke will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol for Pembroke every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Pembroke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 162 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Pembroke trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:27 Bristol | 4h31 | 16:58 Pembroke | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:33 Bristol | 4h26 | 19:59 Pembroke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bristol to Pembroke run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 19:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Small heritage museum interpreting the story of the medieval priory and parish. A modest stop for visitors interested in local religious history.
On-site museum displays exploring the famous medieval map and local monastic history. Best visited together with the priory church.
Picturesque waterside path around the castle millpond, popular for walks, wildlife spotting and classic views of Pembroke Castle.
Attractive waterside viewpoint giving one of the best open prospects over the castle and millpond, especially for photographs.
Historic main street lined with independent shops and old buildings, giving a good sense of Pembroke’s market-town character.
Welsh cawl is a slow-cooked lamb and vegetable broth, long linked with Welsh farm kitchens and often served with bread and cheese.
Pembrokeshire early potatoes are prized for their sea-influenced flavour and thin skins, a traditional local crop often served simply with butter.
Welsh rarebit is toasted bread topped with a savoury cheese and ale sauce, a classic Welsh comfort dish found across pubs and homes.
Casual waterside restaurant and bar at Pembroke Dock known for hearty mains, seafood options and marina views.
Traditional pub in Pembroke with classic British meals, local favourites and a relaxed historic setting near the town centre.
Established country house restaurant near Pembroke serving polished modern dishes in a calm rural setting.
Moderate for the UK. Pembroke is usually cheaper than major UK tourist cities for dining and stays, while local buses and everyday costs are fairly manageable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Pembroke 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 Pembroke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Pembroke trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Pembroke station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Pembroke 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.
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: 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.
Pembroke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Pembroke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pembroke: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pembroke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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