Watford to Bristol train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Bristol

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept

Cheapest price on 03 Sept

£65

Average ticket price on 03 Sept

£101

Fastest journey on 03 Sept

2 h 51 m

Average journey duration on 03 Sept

2 h 58 m

Trains on 03 Sept

14

Distance

154 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Watford to Bristol will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.

Fast trains

To travel from Watford to Bristol you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayG14977+West Midlands TrainsW70246
    4:163h19
    Bushey (BSH)
    7:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £651One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14950+West Midlands TrainsW70566
    5:112h54
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    8:05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14977+West Midlands TrainsW70246
    4:133h22
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    7:35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £651One-way
    1 change
  • TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14950+West Midlands TrainsW70566
    5:142h51
    Bushey (BSH)
    8:05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14934 · G15476+London OvergroundP69700
    5:503h38
    Bushey (BSH)
    9:28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    £1071One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Watford to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £56.

Distance: 154 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£56

Average Price

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Bristol is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Bristol:

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Bristol costing on average £56.

The fastest way to travel from Watford to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Watford and Bristol including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.99. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Watford to Bristol train times

The table below shows live departures for Watford to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14977+West Midlands TrainsW70246
On time
4:13 Watford Junction (WFJ)
3h22
7:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14977+West Midlands TrainsW70246
On time
4:16 Bushey (BSH)
3h19
7:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14950+West Midlands TrainsW70566+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington5:11 Watford Junction (WFJ)
2h54
8:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G15468+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundC001185:13 Watford Junction (WFJ)
3h14
8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14950+West Midlands TrainsW70566+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington5:14 Bushey (BSH)
2h51
8:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G15468+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundC001185:16 Watford High Street (WFH)
3h11
8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G15468+London OvergroundC00118+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:18 Bushey (BSH)
3h09
8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14951+London OvergroundC00115+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)
3h07
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14951+London OvergroundC00115+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:32 Watford High Street (WFH)
3h04
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14951+London OvergroundC00115+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:34 Bushey (BSH)
3h02
8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14952+London OvergroundP69700+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:48 Watford High Street (WFH)
3h10
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14934 · G15476+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+London OvergroundP697005:50 Bushey (BSH)
3h38
9:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG14952+London OvergroundP69700+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington5:50 Bushey (BSH)
3h08
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14952+West Midlands TrainsW70569+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington5:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)
2h59
8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Watford to Bristol

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Trains from Watford to Bristol run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 47m.

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
Distance
154 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
18
Fastest train
2h 47m
First train
4:14
Last train
22:50
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
21 days
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

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Watford to Bristol trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Watford and Bristol from £19. 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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£19
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

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Things to do in Bristol

Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.

  • Must visit

M Shed

Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.

  • Must visit

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

City museum and art gallery with natural history, archaeology, applied art and paintings in a grand central building.

  • Must visit

SS Great Britain

Former passenger liner turned museum ship, where visitors explore restored decks and learn about transatlantic travel and engineering.

Pound sterling (£)

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.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is enough. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.

FAQs: Watford to Bristol train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Watford to Bristol can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train journey from Watford to Bristol covers a distance of 154 km and takes approximately 2h 47m. Trains run 18 per day.
The train distance from Watford to Bristol is 154 km.
The first train from Watford to Bristol leaves at 4:14.
The last train from Watford to Bristol departs at 22:50.
Trains from Watford to Bristol run approximately 18 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Watford to Bristol.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Watford to Bristol.
To get from Watford to Bristol, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Watford to Bristol.
The train station in Watford that goes to Bristol is Watford Junction (WFJ), and it arrives at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bristol is by train, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Watford to Bristol in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Watford to Bristol offers a mix of urban and picturesque views, including countryside landscapes as you travel through parts of the Chiltern Hills and the Cotswolds, making it a pleasant and scenic experience.
A day trip from Watford to Bristol is not feasible due to the journey duration of 2h 47m. However, there are 15 trains available per day.
In Bristol, you can visit the Bristol Zoo Gardens for a family-friendly day exploring diverse animal exhibits. Take a boat tour along the River Avon to enjoy unique views of the city. Explore vibrant street art in the Stokes Croft area, or visit the Arnolfini for contemporary art exhibitions and performances. Relax with a walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower. Don't miss the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge for panoramic views, or explore the historic Bristol Cathedral with its stunning Gothic architecture. Discover the SS Great Britain museum, the diverse collections at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, and the lively St Nicholas Market for food and crafts.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Bristol is ideal to explore its diverse attractions, including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, and the vibrant street art scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Watford to Bristol.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Watford and Bristol

Most Watford to Bristol trains use the Watford Junction to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Stapleton Road. Use this guide to compare Watford and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Watford
Arrival train stations in Bristol

Which Watford station do trains to Bristol leave from?

Trains from Watford to Bristol leave from Watford Junction. The station is 1 km from Watford city centre at Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU.
Watford JunctionWatford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU+44 3301235247ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre

TrainLondon Euston - Watford Junction, Kilburn High Road - Watford Junction, Willesden Junction Low Level - Watford Junction · 5m · £0.90 · every ~9 min
BusW20 · 5m · £2 · every ~1 min
635 · 7m · £4 · every ~2 min
322 · 20m · £2 · every ~6 min

Watford Junction train station facilities and services

Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Watford Junction.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Watford High StreetWatford High Street station, 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW+44 343 222 1234WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Watford High Street from Watford city centre

Bus321 · 3m · £4 · every ~10 min
306 · 6m · every ~4 min

Watford High Street train station facilities and services

Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Watford High Street: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

BusheyBushey station, Pinner Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 4EA+44 343 222 1234WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bushey from Watford city centre

Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainWatford Junction - London Euston, Watford Junction - Willesden Junction Low Level, Watford Junction - Kilburn High Road · 2m · £0.90 · every ~9 min
Bus306, 832 · 9m · £4 · every ~4 min
602 · 11m · £2 · every ~5 min
885 · 14m

Bushey train station facilities and services

Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Bushey.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bushey: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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