The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) you need to make at least one change.
G77254+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W346798:102h50Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G26390+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
V805119:262h45Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77257+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C421878:402h55Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77262+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C421889:102h54Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77241+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W346716:402h56Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
C42379 · V805119:292h42Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£951One-way1 change
G26390+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
V805119:262h45Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77254+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W346798:102h50Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77270+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C4218910:102h50Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
G77286+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C4219212:102h50Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 171 km
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£65 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C42372 · W34667 | 5:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 8:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L79310+ C42255+ C82775 | 5:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h03 | 9:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42185+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C82775 | 5:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h12 | 9:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42185+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C82249 | 6:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 9:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42373 · W34671 | 6:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h21 | 9:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42373 · W35062 · C42305 | 6:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h02 | 9:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W34671+ G77241+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 6:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h56 | 9:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42374 · C42186 | 6:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h03 | 10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42186+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77246 | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h52 | 10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42281 · W35097+ C82509+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 7:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h17 | 10:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42375 · W34676 | 7:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 10:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G77249+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W34676 | 7:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 10:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42376 · W34679 | 7:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34679+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77254 | 8:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W35066 · C42309+ C82345 | 8:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h00 | 11:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42377 · C42187 | 8:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42187+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77257 | 8:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42378 · C42188 | 8:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h05 | 12:04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G77262+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C42188 | 9:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h54 | 12:04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
V80511+ G26390+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 9:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h45 | 12:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42379 · V80511 | 9:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h42 | 12:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W34687+ G77265 | 9:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42380 · C42189 | 9:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G77270+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C42189 | 10:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W35070 · C42313+ C82364+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 10:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h00 | 13:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42381 · V80514+ W29867 | 10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h03 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42381 · W34692 | 10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 13:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34692+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77273 | 10:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 13:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42382 · C42190 | 10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42190+ G77278+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h53 | 14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42383 · C42191 | 11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h08 | 14:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42191+ G77282+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 11:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h57 | 14:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42384 · C42192 | 11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42192+ G77286+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W35074 · C42317+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C82384 | 12:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h58 | 15:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42385 · W34702 | 12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34702+ G77290+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 12:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42386 · C42193 | 12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42193+ G77294+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 13:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42387 · W34707 | 13:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34707+ G77298+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 13:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42388 · C42194 | 13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 17:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42194+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77302 | 14:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 17:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42389 · C42195 | 14:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 17:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42389 · Y15293+ G01151 | 14:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h06 | 17:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42195+ G77306+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 14:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h56 | 17:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42390 · C42196 | 14:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42196+ G77310+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 15:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42391 · W34720 | 15:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h09 | 18:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34720+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77314 | 15:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h58 | 18:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42392 · C42197 | 15:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42197+ G77318+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 16:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h50 | 19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W35081 · C42326+ C82424+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 16:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 19:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42393 · W34727 | 16:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 19:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W34727+ G77322 | 16:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h56 | 19:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42394 · C42198 | 16:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 20:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42198+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77326 | 17:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h53 | 20:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42395 · W34733 | 17:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h08 | 20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G77330+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W34733 | 17:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h57 | 20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42396 · C42199 | 17:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h03 | 21:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G77334+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C42199 | 18:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h52 | 21:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W35085 · C42330+ C82444 | 18:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h00 | 21:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42397 · C42200 | 18:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h03 | 21:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C82892+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C42200 | 18:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h00 | 21:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ V80510 · C42694+ C82449 | 18:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h15 | 21:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
C42398 · C42201 | 18:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 22:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C42398 · V80510 · C42694 | 18:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h59 | 21:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G26345+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ C42201 | 19:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 22:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C82455+ L79457+ C42278 | 19:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h39 | 22:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C82459+ L79462+ C48627 | 19:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h57 | 23:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C42400 · W34744 | 19:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G26352+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ W34744 | 20:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h01 | 23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 16:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 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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