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G01161_G6647713:056h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£551One-way0 changes- W2988410:056h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£621One-way0 changes
- G0115412:056h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£621One-way0 changes
- G0115311:046h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£621One-way0 changes
W34124+G0115912:526h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1071One-way1 change
- G01188 · W29908+
G8007314:006h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1351One-way2 changes - W29935 · G01150+G8005511:006h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£2131One-way2 changes
- G01186 · W29895+G8006112:006h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1471One-way2 changes
- W29937 · G01159+G8006713:006h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1351One-way2 changes
- G01184 · W29877+G081869:006h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1421One-way2 changes
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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Bristol
The cheapest option from Edinburgh to Bristol is coach, with an average price of £37. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bristol among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Distance: 502 km
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£123 Average Price | £78 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest option |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W29862 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h30 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34265+ G38873+ G15012 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h25 | 13:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| W34265+W29866 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G08175+G01180 · W29866 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| W29868 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08180+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14962 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h00 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| W29873 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h24 | 14:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33933+W29877 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G08186+G01184 · W29877 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h13 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G01148 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h28 | 15:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34706 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| W29884 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h26 | 16:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34060+G01150 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h17 | 17:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G80055+W29935 · G01150 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h09 | 17:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G01153 | 11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h27 | 17:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G25697+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14966 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h40 | 18:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G80061+G01186 · W29895 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h09 | 18:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G01154 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 18:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34124+G01159 | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G80067+W29937 · G01159 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h13 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G01161_G66477 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h40 | 19:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80073+G01188 · W29908 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h08 | 20:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Bristol
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Edinburgh to Bristol, including 2 direct trains, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Lowest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 23:00 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Bristol
Most Edinburgh to Bristol trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at St Andrews Road. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley 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 and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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 St Andrews Road from Bristol city centre
St Andrews Road is 9 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
St Andrews Road train station facilities and services
St Andrews Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Andrews Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Andrews Road: Bike Parking.
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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