The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 4 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) 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 397 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 397 km
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Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h36 | 21:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 06:04 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h56 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h46 | 12:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 397 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 17:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- 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


