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Thu 6 Aug

EXETER ST DAVIDS →

Departs 09:50

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Bristol Temple Meads is one of Brunel's original terminus buildings — the main station opened in 1840 and parts of the original train shed are still standing. It sits at the southern end of the city centre, around 20 minutes' walk from the harbourside. GWR operates the majority of intercity services, with frequent departures to London Paddington making this one of the better-served routes for finding resale tickets.

Fastest journey times to Bristol Temple Meads

London1h 45m

Birmingham1h 45m

Cardiff50m

Manchester2h 55m

Exeter1h 10m

Leeds2h 55m

Popular routes to Bristol Temple Meads

London Paddington → Bristol Temple Meads Birmingham New Street → Bristol Temple Meads Cardiff Central → Bristol Temple Meads Manchester Piccadilly → Bristol Temple Meads Exeter St Davids → Bristol Temple Meads Leeds → Bristol Temple Meads

Things to do near Bristol Temple Meads

SS Great Britain

Brunel's pioneering iron steamship, now a museum in the original dry dock. 25 min walk along the harbourside.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Brunel's landmark 1864 suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge. Free to walk across. 30 min by bus from Temple Meads.

Bristol Harbourside

Renovated docklands with independent restaurants, the Arnolfini arts centre and regular markets. 20 min walk.

We The Curious

Interactive science and arts museum with a planetarium. Good for children and adults. 20 min walk from the station.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Free permanent collection covering art, archaeology and natural history. 25 min walk through the city centre.

Bristol Temple Meads — at a glance

🅿️ Car parking📶 Free Wi-Fi♿ Step-free access

Frequently asked questions

Are tickets listed on SaveMyFare valid for travel to Bristol?

Yes. Every ticket is verified before it goes live — we check the ticket reference, route and travel date. Once purchased, the ticket transfers to you and is valid at Bristol Temple Meads barriers.

Which operators run to Bristol Temple Meads?

GWR runs the main services from London Paddington (around 1h45) and from Cardiff Central. CrossCountry covers Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh. TransPennine Express also serves Bristol on some northern routes.

Can I use a railcard on a resold ticket to Bristol?

Only if the original ticket was bought with that railcard type. If the listing notes a railcard restriction, you will need a valid railcard of that type to travel. Listings with no restriction are usable by any passenger.

How do I receive the ticket after buying?

Once payment is confirmed, the seller transfers the ticket — usually a new booking reference, a forwarded e-ticket PDF or a direct transfer through the operator's app. We send instructions in your confirmation email.

What if the seller doesn't transfer in time?

Your payment is held securely until transfer is confirmed. If a seller fails to transfer within the agreed window, you receive a full refund automatically.

Is there parking at Bristol Temple Meads?

Yes, there is a car park directly adjacent to the station on Cattle Market Road. Spaces can be pre-booked through First Greater Western's website or through commercial car park operators.