Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington Trains From £29.50*

Hop aboard a direct Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington train with Great Western Railway and be in the capital in just 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Settle in on your Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington train, and delight in views of the Avon Valley, the chalky Wiltshire downs, and glimpses of the Cotswolds along the way.

Great Western Railway connects London Paddington with destinations across the South West, South Wales, and the Thames Valley, including key routes to cities like Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Exeter, and Plymouth, as well as scenic coastal and countryside locations.

Departing from Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Temple Meads is Bristol’s largest and oldest railway station, and just a five-minute walk from Bristol’s town centre. It serves as a key transport hub for the South West. 

Managed by Network Rail, Bristol Temple Meads offers passengers step-free access to all platforms, accessible ticket machines, waiting rooms, baby changing facilities and public Wi-Fi, as well as a selection of shops and refreshment outlets from which to stock up for your forthcoming Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington train journey.

The station can easily be reached by car, taxi and local bus routes, and features a dedicated Airport Flyer bus link to Bristol Airport, which operates 24 hours a day. The main train operators from this station are Great Western Railway and CrossCountry with direct services to major cities across the country, including London, Cardiff, Exeter, Birmingham and Manchester.

Main stops

Your Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington direct train will typically stop at Bath Spa, Chippenham, Swindon (Wilts), Didcot Parkway and Reading before arriving into London Paddington. 

Arriving at London Paddington

London Paddington is a major rail hub in the heart of west central London, connecting the capital with the west of England, South Wales, and Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express. From here, passengers can choose from a variety of direct services to cities such as Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Exeter.

A short walk from the station brings you to some of London’s top attractions. Explore the leafy expanse of Regent’s Park, go wild at London Zoo, or take a selfie with a celebrity or two at Madame Tussaud’s. At nearby Baker Street, you can pay homage to Sherlock Holmes at a museum dedicated to the fictional sleuth, or head into the stylish Marylebone area for boutique shopping and elegant eateries.

Great Western Railway train classes 

• Standard Class: Travel in comfort on your Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington train journey with free Wi-Fi and spacious seating. You can also enjoy restaurant car dining on most Great Western Railway services with locally sourced food and drink.
• First Class: Travel Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington First Class and stretch out onboard with spacious seating, at-seat plugs and USB sockets and faster Wi-Fi. Other benefits include pre-departure lounge access and complementary snacks and drinks on select services. There is also the possibility to upgrade at weekends for as little as £10.

Great Western Railway train travel advice

To make sure you’re fully prepared for your Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington train, we make sure you have all the information you might need for your journey at your fingertips, including travelling with children, bicycles and pets, luggage allowances and assisted travel.

• Luggage: You may bring up to three items of luggage, such as suitcases, holdalls or rucksacks, free of charge. Make sure they don’t block aisles or doors by storing them in overhead bins and end-of-car racks.
• Bicycles: It is possible to bring standard bikes as well as e-bikes on board Great Western Railway services. Space however is limited, so it is best to reserve your spot in advance. Folding bikes are allowed on all services, but must be folded and stored in luggage racks. E-scooters are not permitted.
• Children: Under fives can travel for free, while children between 5-15 are eligible for half price fares. Teenagers can also purchase the 16-17 Saver for a 50% discount on trains nationwide.
• Pets: It is free to bring up to two pets onboard Great Western Railway services. Dogs must be kept on a lead, and any other small pets should be carried in a transporter. Whether in a carrier or on a lead, all pets should be kept off seats.
• Passenger Assist: If you need a little extra help with boarding and navigating stations or if you’re looking to reserve wheelchair space, you can book Passenger Assist at the time of booking or via the app. You can also ask at staffed stations on the day of travel, and staff will do their best to assist you. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.