The average train between Bristol and Assen takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Assen. 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 twice daily between Bristol and Assen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Assen at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Assen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Assen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Bristol to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Bristol to Assen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Assen is 646.5 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 55m.