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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Stansted
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£50
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 23 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Stansted will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Bristol to Stansted you need to make at least 2 changes.
C42147+
P66373+
C378348:583h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes- W34470+C38173+P663618:303h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
- W34468+C38137+P663398:003h23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
- W35174+
G00853+P66373+C374149:003h23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1011One-way3 changes - C42462 · W35172+C38180+P663618:383h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£1011One-way3 changes
- C42462 · W35172+C38180+P663618:383h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£1011One-way3 changes
- W35174+G00853+P66373+C374149:003h23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1011One-way3 changes
- W34468+C38137+P663398:003h23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
- C42147+P66373+C378348:583h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
- W34470+C38173+P663618:303h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 202 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stansted:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stansted costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34468+P66339+C38137 | 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h23 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34470+P66361+C38173 | 8:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C42462 · W35172+P66361+C38180 | 8:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h17 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| C42147+P66373+C37834 | 8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W35174+P66373+G00853+C37414 | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h23 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Stansted by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Stansted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Stansted run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from Bristol to Stansted trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Bristol and Stansted from £19. 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Stansted
Most Bristol to Stansted trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Stansted train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads 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 and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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