The average train between Barking and Bristol takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Barking to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barking and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bristol at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Bristol station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Barking to Bristol train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Barking to Bristol train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Barking to Bristol train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Bristol is 185.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Bristol Temple Meads via London Paddington in around 2h 27m.