The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 52 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
W34848 · G1553221:042h28London Paddington (PAD)23:32Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£281One-way1 change
G1496515:301h29London Paddington (PAD)16:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£301One-way0 changes
G1496616:301h29London Paddington (PAD)17:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£301One-way0 changes
W3471216:001h34London Paddington (PAD)17:34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£301One-way0 changes
G1496314:001h36London Paddington (PAD)15:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£331One-way0 changes
G1496213:301h28London Paddington (PAD)14:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£491One-way0 changes
G1495710:301h28London Paddington (PAD)11:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£491One-way0 changes
G1496515:301h29London Paddington (PAD)16:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£301One-way0 changes
G1496616:301h29London Paddington (PAD)17:59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£301One-way0 changes
G149527:291h29London Paddington (PAD)8:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 167 km
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£46 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C00838 | On time 22:45 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 0:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C00122 | On time 23:33 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h53 | 1:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
W34663 | 5:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 6:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14950 | 6:28 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 8:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35060 · G15057 | 6:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 8:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
V80876 · G15468 | 6:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14951 | 7:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14952 | 7:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
V80875 · G15476 | 7:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 9:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14953 | 7:57 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 9:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14954 | 8:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15030 · G15061 | 8:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 10:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
V80874 · G15488 | 8:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14955 | 9:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 10:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14956 | 9:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
V80873 · G15477 | 9:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34680 | 10:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14957 | 10:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35067 · G15065 | 10:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 12:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34686 | 11:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14958 | 11:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14959 | 12:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14960 | 12:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35071 · G15069 | 12:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h43 | 14:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14961 | 13:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14962 | 13:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 14:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14963 | 14:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14964 | 14:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35075 · G15073 | 14:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h41 | 16:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34706 | 15:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14965 | 15:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 16:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
V80872 · C48916 | 15:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 17:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34712 | 16:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 17:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14966 | 16:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 17:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15032 · G15077 | 16:33 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 18:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
V80871 · C48918 | 16:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 18:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34719 | 17:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 18:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14967 | 17:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
V11003 · C48925 | 17:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h47 | 19:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34726 | 18:01 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h34 | 19:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14968 | 18:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 20:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35082 · G15081 | 18:34 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h42 | 20:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
V80869 · G15482 | 18:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 20:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34732 | 19:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14969 | 19:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 21:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
V11001 · G15483 | 19:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h48 | 21:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W34737 | 20:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14970 | 20:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 22:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35086 · G15085 | 20:34 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 22:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14971 | 21:02 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h36 | 22:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34848 · G15532 | 21:04 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 23:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G14972 | 22:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 23:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14974 | 22:28 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 0:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 4:23 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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