4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Bristol
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Bristol will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stansted for Bristol every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 202 km
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£54 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Bristol trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P46645+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P29861 | On time 08:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h24 | 11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| P46669+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+L23067 | On time 08:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h17 | 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| P46681+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+L23073 | On time 08:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h14 | 12:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| P46693+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P29867 | On time 09:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h24 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| P46717+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P29869 | On time 09:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h17 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| P46729+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+L23049 · L23525 | On time 09:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h30 | 13:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 04:30 Stansted | 5h13 | 09:43 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Bristol
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Trains from Stansted to Bristol run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stansted to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Stansted and Bristol from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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 Stansted and Bristol
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
ShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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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