Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Oct

Cheapest price on 06 Oct

£27

Average ticket price on 06 Oct

£103

Fastest journey on 06 Oct

2 h 43 m

Average journey duration on 06 Oct

2 h 44 m

Trains on 06 Oct

41

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

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 £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14956+Gatwick ExpressG77253
    8:102h49
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14955+ThameslinkW45490+Elizabeth lineC37263
    7:462h50
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34680+Elizabeth lineC38283+ThameslinkW45478
    8:462h49
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34646 · C48144+Elizabeth lineC37306+ThameslinkW45611
    18:062h50
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    20:56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £501One-way
    3 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14969+Elizabeth lineC38302+ThameslinkW45404
    18:162h47
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    21:03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £501One-way
    2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 10m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
171 km
Average train duration
2h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
4:11
Last train
21:01
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

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 today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45424+Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayG14957
On time
9:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h42
11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15128 · W34618 · G154789:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h58
12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15128 · W346869:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h05
12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
ThameslinkW45479+Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW346869:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14939 · G15165+SouthernG263939:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h00
12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15129 · G14958
On time
9:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h00
12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15129 · G14939 · G151659:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h57
12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
ThameslinkW45428+Elizabeth lineC38422+Great Western RailwayG14958
On time
10:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h43
12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15130 · W35417+CrossCountryW29866
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h52
13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15130 · G14959
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h10
13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
ThameslinkW45493+Elizabeth lineC38461+Great Western RailwayG14959
On time
10:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h53
13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15131 · G14960
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h04
14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15131 · W34622 · G1544910:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h58
13:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
ThameslinkW45425+Elizabeth lineC38505+Great Western RailwayG14960
On time
11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h47
14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15132 · W34624 · G1547911:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h58
14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15132 · G14961
On time
11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h05
14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
ThameslinkW45467+Elizabeth lineC38542+Great Western RailwayG14961
On time
11:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h48
14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15133 · G14962
On time
11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h59
14:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
ThameslinkW45434+Elizabeth lineC38581+Great Western RailwayG14962
On time
12:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h42
14:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15134 · W35418 · G15480
On time
12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h59
15:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15134 · G14963
On time
12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h07
15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
ThameslinkW45474+Elizabeth lineC38228+Great Western RailwayG14963
On time
12:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h50
15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15135 · G14964
On time
12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h06
16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15135 · W34629 · G1545012:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h00
15:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Tuesday 6 October
Great Western RailwayG15125 · G14935 · C481317:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h56
9:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15125 · G149547:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h02
10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14954+ThameslinkW45437+Elizabeth lineC372467:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h46
10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14936 · G15488+SouthernC830387:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h02
10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14955+Elizabeth lineC37263+ThameslinkW454907:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h50
10:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15126 · G149567:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h00
10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14956+Gatwick ExpressG772538:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
South Western RailwayL83877 · L79334+Great Western RailwayG15007+SouthernC823448:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h40
11:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14938 · G15477+ThameslinkW454358:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h11
11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14956+Elizabeth lineC37160+ThameslinkW454358:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h43
10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15513 · W34680+ThameslinkW328748:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h16
11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15513 · G14938 · G15477+ThameslinkW328748:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h08
11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14938 · G15477+Elizabeth lineC37299+ThameslinkW454038:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h51
11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34680+ThameslinkW45478+Elizabeth lineC382838:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15127 · W34617 · G154489:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h56
11:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£26
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£47
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) covers a distance of 171 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 171 km.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 4:11.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 21:01.
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
There is no night train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Booking trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads offers varied scenery, including views of the rolling countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the South Downs National Park, providing a pleasant and picturesque travel experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Bristol
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · £4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · £4 · every ~22 min

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.

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