Luton to Bristol train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£106

Fastest journey

2 h 52 m

Average duration

2 h 54 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

158 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Bristol will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.

Fast trains

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

ThameslinkY36681+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP08277
08:592h59
Luton station (LUT)
11:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£461One-way
2 changes
ThameslinkY37016+Tfl RailP07876+Great Western RailP08276
08:432h52
Luton station (LUT)
11:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£531One-way
2 changes
ThameslinkY36182+Tfl RailP06496+Great Western RailP08275
08:012h57
Luton station (LUT)
10:58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£581One-way
2 changes
ThameslinkY37100+Tfl RailP06861+Great Western RailP08290
15:432h52
Luton station (LUT)
18:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£671One-way
2 changes
ThameslinkY36751+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP08291
15:593h01
Luton station (LUT)
19:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£671One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Luton to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 158 km

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Coach

£77

Average Price

£17

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2h 53m

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Fastest

2h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Live departures

Luton to Bristol train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:33
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western07:43 Luton
2h52
10:35 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western07:59 Luton
2h59
10:58 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western08:13 Luton
2h48
11:01 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western08:29 Luton
3h06
11:35 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western17:29 Luton
3h00
20:29 Bristol0 changesdirect

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

The best time to book your train from Luton to Bristol is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Luton to Bristol route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Luton 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 Luton to Bristol.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Bristol

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Trains from Luton to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
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 £9
Distance
158 km
Average train duration
2h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
02:25
Last train
22:42
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 £9

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Luton to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Luton and Bristol from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£27
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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

Trains from Luton to Bristol: Journey Details

There are regular trains to Bristol from both Luton town centre and Luton Airport. One popular way to reach Bristol from Luton is by catching a Thameslink service to London St Pancras, and then taking a First Great Western train to Bristol Temple Meads. This journey takes about 3 hours, and trains leave from early in the morning 11 p.m. You can also catch airport trains from Luton Airport Parkway, which also require a change at London St. Pancras.

Taking the Train from Luton

There are two main departure points for trains from Luton to Bristol. Luton Town Station is served by Thameslink trains and is just to the north of the town centre. It is right next to Luton Interchange, the town's central bus station, making it easy to reach from all parts of Luton and the surrounding area. The other station is Luton Parkway, which is the main station for Luton Airport. If you are transferring from a flight, airport buses ferry passengers straight to the airport.

Getting into Bristol by Train

Bristol is the largest city in the west of England and has plenty to offer visitors. See the spectacular Clifton Suspension Bridge, Brunel's SS Great Britain or Bristol Harbour, which has become a trendy restaurant district. There are museums dedicated to the city's slave-trading past, and beautiful churches like St Mary Redcliffe to visit as well. Trains from Luton to Bristol arrive at Temple Meads Station. Catch buses 8 or 9 for the city centre (as well as Clifton and Bristol Zoo) or number 506 to get to the harbour and the SS Great Britain. The A1 Airport Bus also connects Temple Meads directly to Bristol International Airport.

FAQs: Luton to Bristol train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Bristol.
FAQs
The train distance from Luton to Bristol is 158 km.
Booking trains from Luton to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The train journey from Luton to Bristol covers a distance of 158 km and takes approximately 2h 44m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bristol is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The first train from Luton to Bristol leaves at 2:25.
The train station in Luton that goes to Bristol is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
The last train from Luton to Bristol departs at 22:42.
To get from Luton to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Bristol.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Bristol.
Trains from Luton to Bristol run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Bristol.
There is no night train service from Luton to Bristol.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Bristol

Luton
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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