London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads Trains From £29.20*

On average, it takes around one hour and thirty minutes to get from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads on services run by Great Western Railway (GWR). You’ll travel west right across the breadth of England, heading from busy London in the east to vibrant Bristol in the west.

Great Western Railway provides services to the West of England and South Wales, as well as inter-city trains to West London and the broader Thames Valley.

Departing from London Paddington

London Paddington Station lies between Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Marylebone in the City of Westminster. The station is an important station on the UK’s rail network, as it acts as the southern terminus for the Great Western Mainline that connects London with cities like Birmingham, Cardiff, and Glasgow.

Luckily, for those departing from the station, this means that it’s easily accessible. The station’s London Underground station runs on the Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City lines.

Local bus routes and taxis can drop you outside the station’s entrance. If you’d prefer to spend the night at the station before you travel, there are a plentiful number of hotels nearby, including Hilton, Mercure, Premier Inn, and Novotel hotels.

Main stops

There are five stations between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads with GWR. These are: Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Chippenham, and Bath Spa.

However, these may change due to scheduling alterations, adverse weather conditions, train delays, planned construction work, or other unforeseen issues. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to double-check your route before you travel.

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Arriving at Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Temple Meads is a great station to arrive at. You’ll pull into one of the UK’s most celebrated and lavish train stations with its French Gothic stylings, and you’re only fifteen minutes from the city centre. What’s not to like?

If you’d prefer to catch a taxi or a bus, then both are available at the station’s forecourt. Alternatively, you may need to catch a flight from Bristol Airport. In that case, the shuttle bus, named The Airport Flyer, stops at the station’s forecourt and runs twenty-four hours a day during peak seasons.

There’s so much to do in Bristol, too. You can help learn more about and celebrate the city’s engineering prodigy, Isambard Kingdom Brunel at the SS Great Britain and Being Brunel museums. Or, if you’re feeling a teeny bit peckish, visit the gastronomic paradise of the Harbourside of high-end eateries, or if you’re feeling thirtyish, head to the pubs on Park Street.

Bristol Temple Meads is a major UK station outside London, serving around six million passengers annually. GWR runs services to Cardiff Central, Oxford, and Portsmouth Harbour, while CrossCountry connects to Plymouth, Penzance, Birmingham New Street, and Derby.

Great Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: First Class includes more spacious seating, greater comfort, large tables, and exclusive dining options. It also offers access to First-Class lounges at London Paddington Station.

Great Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag. Maximum of three items of luggage. Under-seat and overhead storage provide generous space for cabin-sized carry-ons, laptop bags, and handbags.
• Pets: Pets such as dogs, cats, and other small animals can accompany travellers for free. Dogs must be on a lead, while other animals should be in carriers. There is a limit of two pets per passenger
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. It is strongly recommended that you book your ticket in advance to book a bike space.
• Children: For children under 5, travel is free, and those between 5 and 15 receive a 50% fare reduction. The Family & Friends Railcard can reduce family ticket costs by up to one-third.
• Passenger assist: Helps with journey planning, ticketing, seat and wheelchair space booking, boarding and alighting with ramps, station navigation, and luggage handling. Booking in advance is recommended for a seamless experience.

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