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

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  • ThameslinkW45437+Elizabeth lineC37246+Great Western RailwayG14954
    7:162h46
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45420+Elizabeth lineC37328+Great Western RailwayG14952
    6:062h52
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    8:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45541+Elizabeth lineC37343+Great Western RailwayG14953
    6:362h59
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45424+Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayG14957
    9:162h42
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes
  • ThameslinkW45478+Elizabeth lineC38283+Great Western RailwayW34680
    8:462h49
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £271One-way
    2 changes

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Compare coach, train and ferry for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

The cheapest option from Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads is coach, with an average price of £16. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 171 km

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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, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Elizabeth lineC38280+Great Western RailwayG14950+ThameslinkW329534:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h24
8:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15123 · G149515:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h25
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38337+Great Western RailwayG14951+ThameslinkW454775:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h50
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15124 · G149525:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h59
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37328+Great Western RailwayG14952+ThameslinkW454206:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h52
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37343+Great Western RailwayG14953+ThameslinkW455416:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h59
9:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15125 · G149547:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h02
10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37246+Great Western RailwayG14954+ThameslinkW454377:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h46
10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37263+Great Western RailwayG14955+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
Elizabeth lineC37160+Great Western RailwayG14956+ThameslinkW454358:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h43
10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38283+Great Western RailwayW34680+ThameslinkW454788:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15127 · G149579:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h58
11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayG14957+ThameslinkW454249:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h42
11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15128 · W346869:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h05
12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW34686+ThameslinkW454799:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15129 · G149589:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h00
12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38422+Great Western RailwayG14958+ThameslinkW4542810:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h43
12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15130 · G1495910:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h10
13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38461+Great Western RailwayG14959+ThameslinkW4549310:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h53
13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15131 · G1496010:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h04
14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38505+Great Western RailwayG14960+ThameslinkW4542511:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h47
14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15132 · G1496111:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h05
14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38542+Great Western RailwayG14961+ThameslinkW4546711:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h48
14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15133 · G1496211:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h01
15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38581+Great Western RailwayG14962+ThameslinkW4543412:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h44
15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15134 · G1496312:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h06
15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38228+Great Western RailwayG14963+ThameslinkW4547412:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15141 · G1496715:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h01
19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37252+Great Western RailwayG14967+ThameslinkW4540516:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h44
19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15142 · W3472616:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h06
19:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37265+Great Western RailwayW34726+ThameslinkW4546416:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h49
19:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15143 · G1496816:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h01
20:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37159+Great Western RailwayG14968+ThameslinkW4542917:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h44
20:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15144 · W3473217:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h08
20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38258+Great Western RailwayW34732+ThameslinkW4539017:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h51
20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15145 · G1496917:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h04
21:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Elizabeth lineC38302+Great Western RailwayG14969+ThameslinkW4540418:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h47
21:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15146 · W3473718:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h07
21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change

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Journey information

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

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Typically, there are 11 trains per day from Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads, including direct trains, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 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.

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 £10
Distance
171 km
Average train duration
3h 16m
Lowest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
2h 41m
First train
4:24
Last train
16:10
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 £10

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.

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 Duration
2h 41m
Cheapest Price
£26
Great Western Railway frequency
11 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

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Price
£120
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£116
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
14 a day

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 13m
Cheapest Price
£118
Southern frequency
10 a day

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 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 4:24.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 16:10.
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 11 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).
To get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and ferry.
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).

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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 London Paddington 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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