Trains tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol

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TodayMay 6
TomorrowMay 7
from $131
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from $131
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MonMay 12
from $116
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Bristol
    Destination location: Bristol Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Bristol.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $144Average Duration15h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$76 - $727Average Duration6h 14m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$51 - $51Average Duration6h 50m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to Bristol

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 6 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
6h 14mAverage Duration
$76Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to Bristol: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$232
Average train trip duration6h 14m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance307 miles (495 km)
Latest train departure5:08pm

Edinburgh to Bristol Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Bristol was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $130

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $130 to $478 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-05-08.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bristol you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Edinburgh and Bristol, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Edinburgh to Bristol, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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