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Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
Art Nouveau and Art Deco museum in Casa Lis, noted for decorative arts, stained glass and elegant interiors beside the old walls.
Cheapest price on 06 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 06 Oct
£11
Fastest journey on 06 Oct
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 06 Oct
1 h 10 m
Trains on 06 Oct
7
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Bristol will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Tue 06 Oct, we found 7 trains from Southampton to Bristol, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
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18903Trains from Southampton to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 22:38 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Bristol trains for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18901 | On time 9:09 Ávila station | 1h31 | 10:40 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18903 | On time 12:39 Ávila station | 1h14 | 13:53 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18905 | On time 15:10 Ávila station | 1h09 | 16:19 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18907 | On time 17:11 Ávila station | 1h17 | 18:28 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18913 | On time 19:39 Ávila station | 1h10 | 20:49 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18909 | On time 21:15 Ávila station | 1h10 | 22:25 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
18911 | On time 22:38 Ávila station | 1h06 | 23:44 Salamanca station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco museum in Casa Lis, noted for decorative arts, stained glass and elegant interiors beside the old walls.
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Garden terrace beside the old walls with benches and broad views towards the cathedral and river. A peaceful stop near the centre.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint across the Tormes with a memorable panorama of Salamanca’s towers and sandstone skyline, especially at sunset.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin and tender meat. A Castile and León classic often found on Salamanca menus for festive family meals.
Roast baby lamb, usually wood-fired until succulent. It reflects the pastoral cooking traditions of inland Castile and nearby Salamanca province.
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Traditional restaurant popular for roast meats, Iberian pork, and classic Salamanca specialities in a warm, old-school dining room.
Lively tapas spot with generous portions, local wines, and Salamanca favourites. Good for an informal meal close to the historic centre.
Moderate for Spain: rooms and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local buses and everyday drinks stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
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Great Western Railway operates direct trains from Southampton to Bristol. Their schedule begins with an early morning departure, followed by at least one train every hour until the final connection just after 9:00 p.m. Additional indirect routes are possible, using CrossCountry trains from Southampton to connect with Great Western Railway services from Reading. The fastest journey times are around one hour and 40 minutes. On Sundays trains from Southampton to Bristol are less frequent, with a later first departure and an earlier final service. Trains leave from Southampton Central, close to the town centre, and arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station, on the southern side of the city.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Bristol trains use the Avila to Salamanca station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avila is 1 km from Ávila city centre. Public transport options include:
Avila has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Avila.
ATMs are available at Avila.
Ticket office support is available at Avila. Information desks are available at Avila.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avila.
Salamanca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: El Alquimista, Restaurante Isidro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salamanca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salamanca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salamanca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alameda Palace, Gran Hotel Corona Sol, Hotel Castellano Centro.
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