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The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
264 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone Central (FKC) 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 Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Folkestone Central (FKC) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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.
18:554h13
Folkestone Central (FKC)23:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£481One-way
0 changes
18:554h13
Folkestone Central (FKC)23:08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£481One-way
0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £168 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £168 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 22:58 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southeastern from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, Southeastern trains will get you between Folkestone Central (FKC) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £168. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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 Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Price
£48
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£166
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Booking trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 264 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £168, while the average price tends to be around £168.
The train journey from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) covers a distance of 264 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by train, costing approximately £168.
The first train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 5:55.
The last train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 22:58.
Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Yes, you can take the train from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
There is no night train service from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
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Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone Central (FKC) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Folkestone
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Folkestone is Folkestone Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone Central for your trip from Folkestone to Bristol.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Folkestone Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your journey to Bristol from Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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
Most popular train connections from Folkestone Central (FKC)
Most popular trains to and from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Folkestone Central (FKC)
Most popular train connections to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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