The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 4 trains that leave Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.








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Compare train and coach for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 158 km
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Live departures
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:02 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 3h00 | 11:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:32 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 3h03 | 15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 04:46 |
Last train 18:46 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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