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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 25 Aug

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£67

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

185 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Bristol will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Bristol you need to make at least 2 changes.

G14959+G77272+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington
10:093h30
Brighton station (BTN)
13:39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£281One-way
2 changes
G14959+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+W45553
9:583h41
Brighton station (BTN)
13:39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£281One-way
2 changes
G14959+W45493+C38461
10:143h25
Brighton station (BTN)
13:39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£281One-way
2 changes
W45467+G14961+C38542
11:143h20
Brighton station (BTN)
14:34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£281One-way
2 changes
W45474+G14963+C38228
12:143h22
Brighton station (BTN)
15:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£281One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 185 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£50 Average Price	£15 Average Price Cheapest
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Bristol train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Bristol trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G14964+W45432+C38264	Delayed 13:30 12:44Brighton station (BTN)	3h21	16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
W34706+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G77297	Delayed 14:00 13:09Brighton station (BTN)	3h26	16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14965+C38349+W45423	Delayed 14:30 13:44Brighton station (BTN)	3h15	16:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
Tuesday 25 August
G26652+G15004	6:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h42	9:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G14954+W45437+C37246	6:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G88562 · C83038+G14936 · G15488	6:43 Brighton station (BTN)	3h44	10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	4 changes
G88562+G15217+L84209 · L80059	6:43 Brighton station (BTN)	4h07	10:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G26657+G15005	7:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h46	10:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G14955+W45490+C37263	7:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h27	10:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14956+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G77253	7:36 Brighton station (BTN)	3h23	10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14938 · G15477+C37299+W45403	7:56 Brighton station (BTN)	3h31	11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
W34680+W45478+C38283	8:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h26	11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G26663+G15007	8:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	11:54 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G14957+X90949+C38339	8:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h19	11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G88585 · G88051+W34618 · G15478	8:43 Brighton station (BTN)	3h45	12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	4 changes
G88591+G15009	9:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h42	12:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
W34686+C38380+W45479	9:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h21	12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14958+C38422+W45428	9:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h15	12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14959+W45553+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington	9:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14959+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G77272	10:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h30	13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G88603+G15011	10:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h42	13:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G14959+C38461+W45493	10:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h25	13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G15131 · W34622 · G15449+W45493	10:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h43	13:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G15131 · G14960+W45493	10:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h49	14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
W34622 · G15449+C38461+W45493	10:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h43	13:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G14960+W45548+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington	10:28 Brighton station (BTN)	3h35	14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14960+G77277+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington	10:39 Brighton station (BTN)	3h24	14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G15132 · G14961+W45425	10:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h50	14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
W34624 · G15479+C38505+W45425	10:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h43	14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G14960+W45425+C38505	10:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h19	14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G15132 · W34624 · G15479+W45425	10:44 Brighton station (BTN)	3h43	14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G14961+W45521+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington	10:58 Brighton station (BTN)	3h36	14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14961+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G77281	11:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h25	14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G88615+W34999	11:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h37	14:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G15133 · G14940 · G15168+W45467	11:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h45	14:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G14961+W45467+C38542	11:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h20	14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G15133 · G14962+W45467	11:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h44	14:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G14963+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G77289	12:09 Brighton station (BTN)	3h27	15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G77379+G15014	12:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	15:54 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	1 change
G77379+G15014+L84118	12:13 Brighton station (BTN)	3h41	15:54 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
G15135 · W34629 · G15450+W45474	12:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h45	15:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
G14963+W45474+C38228	12:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h22	15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	2 changes
W34629 · G15450+W45474+C38228	12:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h45	15:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	3 changes
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Southern as well as Great Western Railway or Southern offer trains services from Brighton to Bristol.

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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Bristol.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Brighton to Bristol.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brighton to Bristol?

The best time to book your train from Brighton to Bristol is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brighton to Bristol route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brighton to Bristol per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brighton to Bristol.

Trains

from £25

Coaches

from £23

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Bristol

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 15m.

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

185 km

Average train duration

3h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 15m

First train

1:20

Last train

22:30

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

63 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train companies: Southern, Great Western Railway from Brighton to Bristol trainsSouthern, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Brighton and Bristol from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 39m

Cheapest Price

£22

Southern frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Southern

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

3h 15m

Cheapest Price

£27

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

Learn more about Great Western Railway

Complete guide to Bristol

Things to do in Bristol

Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.

Must visit

M Shed

Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.

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Must visit

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

City museum and art gallery with natural history, archaeology, applied art and paintings in a grand central building.

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Must visit

SS Great Britain

Former passenger liner turned museum ship, where visitors explore restored decks and learn about transatlantic travel and engineering.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining cost less than London, but more than many smaller cities. Buses are reasonable; central attractions and cafés can add up.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is enough. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.

FAQs: Brighton to Bristol train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Bristol 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £38.

The train journey from Brighton to Bristol covers a distance of 185 km and takes approximately 3h 15m. Trains run 8 per day.

The train distance from Brighton to Bristol is 185 km.

The first train from Brighton to Bristol leaves at 1:20.

The last train from Brighton to Bristol departs at 22:30.

Trains from Brighton to Bristol run approximately 8 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Bristol.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Bristol.

To get from Brighton to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Brighton to Bristol.

The train station in Brighton that goes to Bristol is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bristol is by coach, costing approximately £10.

Booking trains from Brighton to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Brighton to Bristol offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring views of the South Downs and the rolling countryside of southern England, making it a pleasant experience for travellers.

A day trip from Brighton to Bristol is not feasible, as the travel time is 3h 15m. However, there are 7 trains per day. The distance is 185 km.

In Bristol, you can visit the Bristol Zoo Gardens for a family-friendly day exploring diverse animal exhibits. Take a boat tour along the River Avon to enjoy unique views of the city. Explore vibrant street art in the Stokes Croft area, or visit the Arnolfini for contemporary art exhibitions and performances. Relax with a walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower. Don't miss the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge for panoramic views, or explore the historic Bristol Cathedral with its stunning Gothic architecture. Discover the SS Great Britain museum, the diverse collections at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, and the lively St Nicholas Market for food and crafts.

A stay of 2 to 3 days in Bristol is ideal to explore its diverse attractions, including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, and the vibrant street art scene.

Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Bristol.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Bristol

Most Brighton to Bristol trains use the Brighton to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Redland. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brighton

Arrival train stations in Bristol

Which Brighton station do trains to Bristol leave from?

Trains from Brighton to Bristol leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~6 min

Brighton train station facilities and services

Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

HoveHove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre

Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainBrighton - Southampton Central, Brighton - Chichester, Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea, Brighton - West Worthing, Brighton - Hove, Brighton - Angmering, Brighton - Portsmouth Harbour, Brighton - Bognor Regis, Brighton - Worthing, London Victoria - Worthing, Brighton - Havant, Brighton - Littlehampton, Brighton - London Victoria, Brighton - Haywards Heath, Brighton - Barnham · 3m · £0.90 · every ~8 min

Bus7, 3X, N7 · 12m · £2 · every ~40 min

47, 52 · 14m · £2 · every ~4 min

Hove train station facilities and services

Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.