The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Bristol
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Bristol will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wellingborough for Bristol every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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 Wellingborough to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 161 km
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3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellingborough to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:48 Wellingborough | 4h11 | 07:59 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Wellingborough | 3h34 | 08:28 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:12 Wellingborough | 4h09 | 12:21 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Bristol
Trains from Wellingborough to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:26 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Wellingborough to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Wellingborough and Bristol from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wellingborough to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
- 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
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