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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£83
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford station (GLD) 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 Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) you need to make at least one change.
G15127 · W34617 · G154489:442h12Guildford station (GLD)11:56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£441One-way2 changes- G15513 · W346809:192h16Guildford station (GLD)11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£601One-way1 change
- G15513 · G14938 · G154779:192h08Guildford station (GLD)11:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£611One-way2 changes
- G15126 · G149568:442h15Guildford station (GLD)10:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£611One-way1 change
- C48619 · G149558:142h22Guildford station (GLD)10:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1341One-way1 change
- G15513 · G14938 · G154779:192h08Guildford station (GLD)11:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£611One-way2 changes
- G15127 · W34617 · G154489:442h12Guildford station (GLD)11:56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£441One-way2 changes
- C48619 · G14936 · G154888:142h13Guildford station (GLD)10:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£1351One-way2 changes
- G15126 · G149568:442h15Guildford station (GLD)10:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£611One-way1 change
- G15513 · W346809:192h16Guildford station (GLD)11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 141 km
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| Train | Most popular Ferry | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A ferry is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £26.
A ferry is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 50m by train vs 2h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14953+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ L83859+ C37212 | 5:50 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h45 | 9:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:44, the last at 09:47. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 8:44 |
Last train 9:47 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Guildford station (GLD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford station (GLD) 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 Guildford station (GLD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Guildford station (GLD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Guildford to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford station (GLD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
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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