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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 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southall to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southall to Bristol will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Southall to Bristol you need to make at least one change.
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W35415 · G15468Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southall to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 154 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£88 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Southall to Bristol:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southall to Bristol costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 6m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Southall to Bristol trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:01 Southall | 2h01 | 9:02 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:32 Southall | 2h03 | 11:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Southall to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 23:02 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 70 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.
A traditional bun flavoured with dried fruit, spice and candied peel, linked to Bristol since the 18th century. It is a distinctive local teatime bake.
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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 Southall 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 Southall to Bristol trains use the Southall to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Southall and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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