The cheapest and fastest trains from Wivenhoe to Bristol
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wivenhoe to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wivenhoe to Bristol will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wivenhoe for Bristol every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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 train and coach for Wivenhoe to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wivenhoe to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 249 km
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£48 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wivenhoe to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Wivenhoe to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:47 Wivenhoe | 3h49 | 08:36 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wivenhoe to Bristol
Trains from Wivenhoe to Bristol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Wivenhoe to Bristol trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Wivenhoe and Bristol from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wivenhoe to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:15 - 20:30 Sunday 09:15 - 16:15
- Type of shops available: Photobooth available in Booking Hall on platform 1. Bookshelf in Booking Hall for books to borrow.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: toilets available when the ticket office is open in the ticket hall
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on station forecourt plus 20 in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: First Essex buses stop at the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
- 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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