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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frome to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frome to Bristol will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 5 trains from Frome to Bristol, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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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Trains from Frome to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 47m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frome to Bristol.
The table below shows live departures for Frome to Bristol trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C00797 | On time 9:22 Frome station (FRO) | 0h58 | 10:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34984+ L79520_L79382 | Delayed 11:02 10:24Frome station (FRO) | 1h24 | 11:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C48128 | On time 11:25 Frome station (FRO) | 1h00 | 12:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48893 · C33095 | On time 12:02 Frome station (FRO) | 1h50 | 13:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C33336 · C01238 · W35001 | On time 12:24 Frome station (FRO) | 2h24 | 14:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes |
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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
City museum and art gallery with natural history, archaeology, applied art and paintings in a grand central building.
Former passenger liner turned museum ship, where visitors explore restored decks and learn about transatlantic travel and engineering.
Lively floating harbour area with waterside walks, museums, boats and year-round city views, ideal for first-time visitors.
Elegant Georgian square with lawns and paths, useful as a calm stop between the old city, harbour and nearby cultural sights.
Colourful hillside neighbourhood famed for street art, independent character and broad views over the city from nearby green spaces.
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.
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.
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.
Long-running St Nicholas Market favourite serving pitta sandwiches packed with falafel, salad and sauces in a casual setting.
Elegant modern British dining in Clifton, with tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Lively harbourside restaurant known for excellent steaks, burgers and strong cocktails in a smart but relaxed room.
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.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is enough. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
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Most Frome to Bristol trains use the Frome to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Frome and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frome has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Frome.
Ticket office support is available at Frome.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frome: Parking, WC.
Available at Frome: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frome: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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