The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Bristol
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Bristol will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Oxford to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
L16851 · P29870
L16852 · L16776
L16853 · L16777
L16849 · P29857
L16793 · L16766 · P29885
L16849 · P29857
L16852 · L16776
L16850 · P29865
L16851 · P29870
L16853 · L16777Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 £26, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 98 km
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1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Oxford to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Bristol trains for today, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L23214 · L23047 | On time 08:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h06 | 10:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23092 · P29856 | On time 08:57 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h08 | 11:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72469+ L23048 | On time 09:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h22 | 11:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23229 · P29861 | On time 09:48 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h20 | 12:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72473+ L23049 | On time 10:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h19 | 12:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23094 · P29867 | On time 10:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h04 | 13:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72476+ L23051 | On time 11:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h20 | 13:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23095 · P29872 | On time 11:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h09 | 14:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72479+ L23052 | On time 12:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h22 | 14:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23097 · L23068 | On time 12:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h06 | 15:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72481+ L23053 | On time 13:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h18 | 15:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23098 · P29882 | On time 13:58 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h10 | 16:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72484+ L23054 | On time 14:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h19 | 16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
L23100 · P29887 | On time 14:58 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h08 | 17:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C72487+ L23056 | On time 15:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h19 | 17:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Bristol
Trains from Oxford to Bristol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Oxford to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Bristol from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Oxford to Bristol
Trains from Oxford to Bristol are provided by Great Western Railways. There are no direct services. Some journeys have one change at Didcot Parkway, and others have two changes at Reading and Bristol Parkway. Journey times generally last around 1.5-2 hours. The first train of the day leaves Oxford before 6:00 a.m. Services then run regularly all day, leaving every 30 minutes until the last train of the day departs after 10:00 p.m. Trains from Oxford to Bristol leave from Oxford Station on Botley Road in the west of the city, and arrive at Bristol's Temple Meads Station on Station Approach, in the city centre.
FAQs: Oxford to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Bristol 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- 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
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
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