Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Showing times and prices for 04 Aug

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

36 m

Average duration

36 m

Trains per day

63

Distance

57 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 63 trains that leave Swindon station (SWI) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

The slowest trains will take 36 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG15375 · W34719
    17:450h50
    Swindon station (SWI)
    18:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £91One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG14941 · Y41598
    18:130h44
    Swindon station (SWI)
    18:57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £161One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG14942 · C48925
    18:410h48
    Swindon station (SWI)
    19:29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £161One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG14967
    18:220h38
    Swindon station (SWI)
    19:00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34726
    18:580h37
    Swindon station (SWI)
    19:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 57 km

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Coach

£23

Average Price

£10

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1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

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Additional time*

1h 12m

Average total duration

42m

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Live departures

Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34663
On time
6:21 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
6:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149776:59 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
7:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149507:20 Swindon station (SWI)
0h45
8:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150577:32 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
8:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G154687:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h47
8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149517:56 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149528:20 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14934 · G154768:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
9:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149538:56 Swindon station (SWI)
0h39
9:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14935 · C481319:10 Swindon station (SWI)
0h46
9:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149549:25 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
10:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150619:35 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
10:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14936 · G154889:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h47
10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149559:58 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
10:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1495610:23 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
10:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14938 · G1547710:42 Swindon station (SWI)
0h45
11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3468010:56 Swindon station (SWI)
0h39
11:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34617 · G1544811:12 Swindon station (SWI)
0h44
11:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1495711:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1506511:33 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
12:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34618 · G1547811:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3468611:55 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14939 · G1516512:12 Swindon station (SWI)
0h44
12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1495812:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
12:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1495913:02 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34622 · G1544913:13 Swindon station (SWI)
0h44
13:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496013:25 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
14:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1506913:35 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
14:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34624 · G1547913:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h47
14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496113:57 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
14:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496214:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
14:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35418 · G1548014:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
15:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496314:58 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
15:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34629 · G1545015:10 Swindon station (SWI)
0h49
15:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496415:25 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
16:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1507315:33 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
16:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34630 · G1548115:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
16:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3470615:56 Swindon station (SWI)
0h39
16:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34632 · C4813516:14 Swindon station (SWI)
0h42
16:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496516:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
16:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34634 · C4891616:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
17:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3471216:56 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
17:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496617:23 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
17:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1507717:35 Swindon station (SWI)
0h43
18:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34637 · C4891817:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h47
18:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3471917:57 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
18:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14941 · Y4159818:13 Swindon station (SWI)
0h44
18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1496718:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
19:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14942 · C4892518:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h48
19:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3472618:58 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
19:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496819:22 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
20:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1508119:34 Swindon station (SWI)
0h42
20:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14944 · G1548219:42 Swindon station (SWI)
0h45
20:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3473219:58 Swindon station (SWI)
0h39
20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1496920:26 Swindon station (SWI)
0h37
21:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34648 · G1548320:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h50
21:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1497021:25 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
22:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1508521:36 Swindon station (SWI)
0h36
22:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1497121:59 Swindon station (SWI)
0h39
22:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35426+CrossCountryG0117022:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h54
23:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1497222:58 Swindon station (SWI)
0h40
23:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1497423:28 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
0:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect
Tuesday 4 August
Great Western RailwayW347520:37 Swindon station (SWI)
0h38
1:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 changesdirect

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Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 32m.

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 £7
Distance
57 km
Average train duration
38m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
32m
First train
0:36
Last train
23:28
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £7

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
32m
Cheapest Price
£12
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
£40
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
50 a day

FAQs: Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 32m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 57 km.
The first train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 0:36.
The last train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 23:28.
Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Yes, there is a direct train between Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
The cheapest way to get from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads offers a pleasant view of the English countryside, with stretches of green fields, rolling hills, and glimpses of the River Avon, particularly as the train approaches Bristol. It is a relaxing experience but not typically considered among the most scenic routes in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads is feasible. The journey takes 32m and covers a distance of 57 km. There are 5 train trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Most Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Swindon
Arrival train stations in Bristol
SwindonSwindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre

Bus82, 49 · 6m · £4 · every ~6 min

Swindon train station facilities and services

Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Swindon.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swindon.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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