Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£78
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£141
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
6 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
6 h 18 m
Trains on 12 Sept
28
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 £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 28 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 15 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.
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W29876
W29872Omio 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 an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 502 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £65 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A coach is £24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £65.
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £92.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Coach takes on average 11h 36m.
The journey is about 30m faster (6h 6m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly £48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£92 vs £140). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02029+ W34719+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h05 | 18:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G80061+ G14967+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01154 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 18:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34124+ G01160 | On time 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G80067+ W34726+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 19:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01161_G66477 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h40 | 19:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80073+ W34732+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h37 | 20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29909 | On time 14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h28 | 20:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02046+ W34737+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h06 | 21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W00587+ W35045+ G38889 | On time 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 21:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01166 | On time 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25680+ G14970+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 15:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h39 | 22:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02070+ G14971+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h38 | 22:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01169 | On time 16:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h37 | 22:42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01170 | On time 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 23:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80097+ W34752+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | On time 18:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 1:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
G01146 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h33 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33686+ W29865 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h15 | 13:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G08176+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42190 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h06 | 14:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29867 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 13:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29867 · G01106+ C42690 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h25 | 14:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02003+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ V31179 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h01 | 14:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G08179+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42192 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h07 | 15:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29872 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 14:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02016+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ V12011 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h02 | 15:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W33693+ W29876 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h19 | 15:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G08185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C42193 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h11 | 16:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29878 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02005+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ V12010 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h01 | 16:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29885 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 16:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33398+ G01149 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h15 | 17:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W33398+ G01115+ C48919 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h36 | 17:28 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+ V12008 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h06 | 18:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 17:00 |
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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.

Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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.
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