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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carshalton to Bristol
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Nov
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £120
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £124
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 2 h 38 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 2 h 39 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 50
- Distance
- 169 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carshalton to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carshalton to Bristol will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Fast trains
To travel from Carshalton to Bristol you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:49 2h47 Carshalton 8:36 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes6:19 2h38 Carshalton 8:57 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes6:49 2h46 Carshalton 9:35 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes7:19 2h43 Carshalton 10:02 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes7:49 2h46 Carshalton 10:35 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes
6:19 2h38 Carshalton 8:57 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes8:19 2h39 Carshalton 10:58 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes9:19 2h39 Carshalton 11:58 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes10:19 2h39 Carshalton 12:58 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes12:19 2h39 Carshalton 14:58 Bristol £120 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Carshalton to Bristol
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Trains from Carshalton to Bristol run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 2m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 49 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Frequently asked questions about your Carshalton to Bristol trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Carshalton to Bristol.
The cost of a train ticket from Carshalton to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train journey from Carshalton to Bristol covers a distance of 169 km and takes approximately 2h 2m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Carshalton to Bristol is 169 km.
The first train from Carshalton to Bristol leaves at 4:53.
The last train from Carshalton to Bristol departs at 21:00.
Trains from Carshalton to Bristol run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carshalton to Bristol.
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Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£24
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Carshalton and Bristol
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Carshalton to Bristol.
Yes, there is a night train from Carshalton to Bristol.
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Things to do in Bristol
Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
City museum and art gallery with natural history, archaeology, applied art and paintings in a grand central building.
- Must visit
SS Great Britain
Former passenger liner turned museum ship, where visitors explore restored decks and learn about transatlantic travel and engineering.
- Must visit
Bristol Harbour
Lively floating harbour area with waterside walks, museums, boats and year-round city views, ideal for first-time visitors.
- Recommended
Queen Square
Elegant Georgian square with lawns and paths, useful as a calm stop between the old city, harbour and nearby cultural sights.
- Recommended
Stokes Croft
Colourful hillside neighbourhood famed for street art, independent character and broad views over the city from nearby green spaces.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
West Country Cider
A cider from apples grown in the surrounding West Country. Bristol’s long cider-trading history makes it a classic local drink to try in pubs and cider houses.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cheddar Cheese
A rich cheese from Somerset, often eaten across Bristol in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches and pub dishes. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods.
- Vegetarian
Bristol Bun
A traditional bun flavoured with dried fruit, spice and candied peel, linked to Bristol since the 18th century. It is a distinctive local teatime bake.
Matina
Long-running St Nicholas Market favourite serving pitta sandwiches packed with falafel, salad and sauces in a casual setting.
Bulrush
Elegant modern British dining in Clifton, with tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Pasture
Lively harbourside restaurant known for excellent steaks, burgers and strong cocktails in a smart but relaxed room.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining cost less than London, but more than many smaller cities. Buses are reasonable; central attractions and cafés can add up.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is enough. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.60
- Day pass
- £6.90
To the city centre
Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless card, Apple Pay and Google Pay work on First Bus and metrobus services for Adult Single and Day tickets.
- For metrobus, buy before you board at stop ticket machines or use contactless at iPoints.
Plan your visit to Bristol
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Bristol.
The train journey from Carshalton to Bristol offers a mix of urban and countryside scenery, including views of the Surrey Hills and the rolling landscapes of the Cotswolds, providing a pleasant visual experience.
FAQs: Carshalton to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carshalton to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Carshalton to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Carshalton to Bristol.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carshalton and Bristol
Most Carshalton to Bristol trains use the Carshalton to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Carshalton and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Carshalton
Arrival train stations in Bristol
Which Carshalton station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Trains from Carshalton to Bristol leave from Carshalton. The station is from Carshalton city centre at Carshalton station, North Street, Carshalton, Greater London, SM5 2HW.
CarshaltonCarshalton station, North Street, Carshalton, Greater London, SM5 2HW
Carshalton train station facilities and services
Carshalton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carshalton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Carshalton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carshalton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carshalton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carshalton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carshalton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance, 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.
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · £4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · £4 · every ~22 min
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.
Train stations for Carshalton to Bristol
Check train stations information for Carshalton and Bristol, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Carshalton that goes to Bristol is Carshalton, and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads.
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