The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£186
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £186 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 35 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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.
W2991817:056h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)23:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£621One-way0 changes
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C0012218:007h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1351One-way2 changes
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C00139 · C4814212:517h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1411One-way3 changes
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G0115812:516h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1471One-way1 change
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W2991314:516h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)21:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1471One-way1 change
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W2988710:516h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£2141One-way1 change
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G0115812:516h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1471One-way1 change
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington16:006h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)22:23Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1581One-way2 changes
W2991817:056h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)23:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£621One-way0 changes
W2988610:086h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£2401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 502 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Saturday 13 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01146 | On time 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h33 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25715+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42189 | On time 6:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h34 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W33686+ W29865 | On time 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h16 | 13:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G08176+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34692 | On time 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h43 | 13:43 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29867 | On time 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02003+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34625 · C42690 | On time 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 14:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C02003+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42191 | On time 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h07 | 14:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42192 | On time 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ W29872 | On time 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 14:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W29872 | On time 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 14:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33693+ W29876 | On time 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34702 | On time 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29878 | On time 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02005+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34631 · C48917 | On time 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 16:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34707 | On time 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29885 | On time 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 16:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01941+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34635 · C48919 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 17:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
W33398+ G38881+ C42269 | On time 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h25 | 17:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G80054+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42195 | On time 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h36 | 17:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01151 | 11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 17:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25707+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42196 | On time 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02030+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34720 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h08 | 18:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42197 | On time 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C01979+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42178 · Y41599 | On time 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h56 | 18:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
G01156 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 18:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33596+ G01157 | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h16 | 19:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G80068+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34727 | On time 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h36 | 19:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01162 | On time 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 19:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02013+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42180 · C42692 | On time 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h57 | 20:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
G80074+ G01164 | On time 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h33 | 20:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01164 | On time 14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 20:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33762+ G01123+ C42693 | On time 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 21:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01167 | On time 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 21:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25708+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42201 | On time 15:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h40 | 22:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02069+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34744 | On time 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h03 | 23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02069+ G01168 | On time 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h40 | 22:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01168 | On time 16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 22:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33654+ W44848+ Y41875 | On time 16:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h51 | 23:43 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G80092+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42202 | On time 17:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h03 | 0:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G80098+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34753 | On time 18:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 1:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 17:04 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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