The cheapest and fastest trains from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) 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 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 12 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.




Live departures
Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) 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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![]() | 09:08 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) | 0h12 | 09:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:46 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) | 0h10 | 14:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:05 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) | 0h14 | 16:19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 9m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 19:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) 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 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. 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 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
- 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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