The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Bristol
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Bristol will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lancaster for Bristol every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:594h22Lancaster13:21Bristol£761One-way0 changes
9:584h10Lancaster14:08Bristol£1101One-way0 changes
9:584h10Lancaster14:08Bristol£1101One-way0 changes
8:594h22Lancaster13:21Bristol£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lancaster to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 291 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£91 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lancaster to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Bristol trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:59 Lancaster | 4h22 | 12:21 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:59 Lancaster | 4h18 | 13:17 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Lancaster to Bristol by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Bristol
Trains from Lancaster to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Bristol trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and Bristol from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Bristol
Most Lancaster to Bristol trains use the Lancaster to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Clifton Down. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lancaster station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Lancaster from Lancaster city centre
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
Lancaster train station facilities and services
Lancaster has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lancaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lancaster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lancaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lancaster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lancaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Sea Mills from Bristol city centre
Sea Mills is 4 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Sea Mills train station facilities and services
Sea Mills has practical services for this route, including Parking, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sea Mills: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sea Mills: Bike Parking.
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