Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£112
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 40 m
Trains on 03 Sept
28
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 £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 28 trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
W29884
G01153
G01161_G66477
G01180 · W29866
G01140
W29935 · G01150
G01184 · W29877
W29937 · G01159
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G01188 · W29908
W29925 · G01138Omio 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 an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 397 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A coach is £15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £37.
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Coach takes on average 8h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29937 · G01159 | On time 14:34 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h39 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01161_G66477 | 14:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h04 | 19:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80073+ G01188 · W29908 | On time 15:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h44 | 20:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29909 | On time 15:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h52 | 20:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01166 | On time 16:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h58 | 21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25680+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14970 | On time 16:55 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h10 | 22:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
C02070+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14971 | On time 17:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h14 | 22:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01169 | On time 17:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h02 | 22:42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01170 | On time 18:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h54 | 23:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80097+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34752 | On time 19:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h51 | 1:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
W29925 · G01138 | 6:23 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h44 | 11:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01140 | 6:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 11:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01949+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34618 · G15478 | 7:04 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h24 | 12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
W29862 | 7:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h52 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25687+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14958 | 7:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h07 | 12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01180 · W29866 | 8:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h46 | 13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
W29868 | 8:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h52 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02002+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34624 · G15479 | 8:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h29 | 14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
W29873 | 9:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h52 | 14:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01184 · W29877 | 10:34 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h39 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01148 | 10:39 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h54 | 15:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02006+ W34630+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G15481 | 10:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h30 | 16:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
W29884 | 11:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 16:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29935 · G01150 | 12:33 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h36 | 17:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01153 | 12:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h51 | 17:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25697+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14966 | 12:54 Newcastle station (NCL) | 5h05 | 17:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G80061+ G01186 · W29895 | 13:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h45 | 18:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01154 | 13:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h57 | 18:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 397 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 17:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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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.

Most Newcastle station (NCL) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Newcastle station (NCL) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.