Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 8 m
Average
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
502 km
To travel from Glasgow to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
Distance | 311 miles |
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Average train duration | 6 h |
Average train ticket price | £159 (€179) |
Train frequency | 12 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
Train providers | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express |
Trains from Glasgow to Bristol cover the 311 miles long trip taking on average 6 h with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £159, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £115.
Find the best trains between Glasgow and Bristol with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from £87. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Glasgow to Bristol train information with Virgin Trains:
CrossCountry Trains offer direct services from Glasgow to Bristol, with a daily schedule beginning in early morning. Trains depart roughly every two hours throughout the day until mid-afternoon, with journey times of around seven hours and 45 minutes. Faster trains from Glasgow to Bristol are possible using Virgin trains departures and changing to CrossCountry services at Birmingham New Street. These journeys take a little under six hours. Sunday schedules are slightly reduced, with just four direct connections. Trains depart from Glasgow Central Station, located by the river Clyde in the city centre, arriving at Temple Meads, just to the south of central Bristol.
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