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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£249
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£249
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 57 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selby to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Selby to Bristol will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £249.
To travel from Selby to Bristol you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Selby to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £249 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £249, while a train costs an average of £249.
Distance: 279 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£249 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around £249 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-195.08. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Selby to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:39 Selby | 3h52 | 9:31 Bristol | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:35 Selby | 4h00 | 10:35 Bristol | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:30 Selby | 4h03 | 11:33 Bristol | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:36 Selby | 3h58 | 12:34 Bristol | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:35 Selby | 3h56 | 13:31 Bristol | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:35 Selby | 3h59 | 14:34 Bristol | 1 change | |
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Trains from Selby to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £249 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £249 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 19:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
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Lively floating harbour area with waterside walks, museums, boats and year-round city views, ideal for first-time visitors.
Elegant Georgian square with lawns and paths, useful as a calm stop between the old city, harbour and nearby cultural sights.
Colourful hillside neighbourhood famed for street art, independent character and broad views over the city from nearby green spaces.
A cider from apples grown in the surrounding West Country. Bristol’s long cider-trading history makes it a classic local drink to try in pubs and cider houses.
A rich cheese from Somerset, often eaten across Bristol in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches and pub dishes. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods.
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Elegant modern British dining in Clifton, with tasting menus and polished service in an intimate setting.
Lively harbourside restaurant known for excellent steaks, burgers and strong cocktails in a smart but relaxed room.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining cost less than London, but more than many smaller cities. Buses are reasonable; central attractions and cafés can add up.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is enough. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
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Bristol Temple Meads -> Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Selby 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.

Most Selby to Bristol trains use the Selby to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Selby and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Selby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Selby.
Wi-Fi is available at Selby.
Ticket office support is available at Selby.
Available at Selby: Parking.
Available at Selby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: On request, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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