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Seaford Museum
Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Seaford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Seaford will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Seaford 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 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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 Seaford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 203 km
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£54 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Trains from Bristol to Seaford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 18:33 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Seaford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Seaford trip today.
Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
Museum inside a Napoleonic fort with military exhibits, tunnels and ramparts explaining coastal defence across the centuries.
Museum and art gallery in nearby Towner Eastbourne, showing modern and contemporary art in a major regional cultural venue.
Iconic chalk cliffs and coast path west of Eastbourne, offering some of the best walks and views within easy reach of Seaford.
Coastal reserve with cliff-top paths, open downland and excellent viewpoints over the sea, river meanders and nearby castle ruins.
River estuary and valley landscape popular for walks, photography and classic views towards the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
Sussex pond pudding is a rich suet pastry steamed with butter and a whole lemon, long linked with Sussex home cooking.
Smoked Sussex mackerel reflects the town’s seaside setting and nearby fishing tradition, prized for its fresh, salty flavour.
Sussex blue cheese is a local cow’s milk cheese with a creamy texture and gentle blue tang, made in the county.
Long-established Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood, popular for friendly service and a lively town-centre atmosphere.
Traditional pub near the seafront serving British favourites, local ales and seafood in a relaxed historic setting.
Casual seafront spot known for fish and chips, fresh seafood and harbour views, ideal for an easy coastal meal.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and lodging cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Seaford 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 Seaford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Seaford trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Seaford station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Seaford 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.
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Seaford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Seaford.
Ticket office support is available at Seaford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seaford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seaford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seaford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 2 adjacent to the toilet, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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