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The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Bristol
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
276 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Bristol will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Margate for Bristol 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 276 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 23 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.
04:375h45
Margate10:22Bristol
£311One-way
0 changes
05:326h23
Margate11:55Bristol
£671One-way
0 changes
06:464h10
Margate10:56Bristol
£1111One-way
0 changes
03:374h51
Margate08:28Bristol
£1161One-way
0 changes
06:464h10
Margate10:56Bristol
£1111One-way
0 changes
03:374h51
Margate08:28Bristol
£1161One-way
0 changes
04:375h45
Margate10:22Bristol
£311One-way
0 changes
05:326h23
Margate11:55Bristol
£671One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Margate to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 276 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Margate to Bristol train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:32
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:37 Margate | 4h51 | 08:28 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:37 Margate | 5h45 | 10:22 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:32 Margate | 6h23 | 11:55 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:46 Margate | 4h10 | 10:56 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Bristol
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Margate to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £17 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 £17
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 21:02 |
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 £17
Train companies: Southeastern, Great Western Rail from Margate to Bristol trainsSoutheastern, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Margate and Bristol from £17. 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
4h 13m
Cheapest Price
£47
Great Western Rail frequency
2 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
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£31
Southeastern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Margate to Bristol train
FAQs: Travel by train from Margate 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 Margate to Bristol.
The train distance from Margate to Bristol is 276 km.
The train journey from Margate to Bristol covers a distance of 276 km and takes approximately 4h 14m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Margate to Bristol leaves at 4:37.
The last train from Margate to Bristol departs at 21:02.
Booking trains from Margate to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Margate to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Margate to Bristol run approximately 5 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Margate to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £49.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Margate to Bristol.
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Bristol is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The train station in Margate that goes to Bristol is Margate station (MAR), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Margate to Bristol.
There is no night train service from Margate to Bristol.
Yes, you can take the train from Margate to Bristol.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Bristol
Margate
Bristol
The major train station for departures in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your trip from Margate to Bristol.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Margate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your journey to Bristol from Margate.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
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