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Outbound fromBishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads by train
It takes an average of 3h 22m to travel from Bishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (195 km). There are normally 74 trains per day travelling from Bishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads and tickets for this journey start from £81.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Bishops Stortford | |
| Arrival station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Journey time | From 2h 51m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (195 km) | |
| Frequency | 74 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £81.80 | |
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How to travel from Bishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads? Look no further.
You'll usually find 74 trains per day running between Bishops Stortford and Bristol Temple Meads, which usually take 3 hours 22 minutes to complete the 121 miles (195 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Bristol Temple Meads by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bishops Stortford to Bristol Temple Meads start from £81.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Bristol Temple Meads? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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