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Compare coach and train for Whitstable to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 251 km
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£49 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Bristol
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Trains from Whitstable to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 21:00 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Whitstable to Bristol trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Whitstable and Bristol from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Whitstable to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Bristol
Most Whitstable to Bristol trains use the Whitstable to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Whitstable and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Whitstable station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Whitstable from Whitstable city centre
Whitstable train station facilities and services
Whitstable has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, 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 Whitstable.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whitstable. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whitstable: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Whitstable: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitstable: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Chestfield & Swalecliffe from Whitstable city centre
Chestfield & Swalecliffe is 2 km from Whitstable city centre. Public transport options include:
Chestfield & Swalecliffe train station facilities and services
Chestfield & Swalecliffe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to both platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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