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Compare train and coach for South Croydon to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 174 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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South Croydon to Bristol train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:09 South Croydon | 2h56 | 12:05 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Bristol
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from South Croydon to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 21:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from South Croydon to Bristol trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between South Croydon and Bristol from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£124
Thameslink frequency
30 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£137
Southern frequency
20 a day
FAQs: South Croydon to Bristol train
FAQs: Travel by train from South Croydon to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from South Croydon to Bristol.
The train distance from South Croydon to Bristol is 174 km.
The train journey from South Croydon to Bristol covers a distance of 174 km and takes approximately 2h 56m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from South Croydon to Bristol leaves at 4:53.
To get from South Croydon to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from South Croydon to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from South Croydon to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The last train from South Croydon to Bristol departs at 21:00.
The cheapest way to get from South Croydon to Bristol is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The train station in South Croydon that goes to Bristol is Sanderstead (SNR), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Trains from South Croydon to Bristol run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from South Croydon to Bristol.
Yes, you can take the train from South Croydon to Bristol.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from South Croydon to Bristol.
There is no night train service from South Croydon to Bristol.
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Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Bristol
South Croydon
Bristol
The major train station for departures in South Croydon is Sanderstead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sanderstead for your trip from South Croydon to Bristol.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your journey to Bristol from South Croydon.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- 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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