The average train between Bristol and Meppel takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Meppel. 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 Meppel. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Meppel at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Meppel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Bristol to Meppel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Meppel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Meppel station.
Book your Bristol to Meppel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Meppel is 616 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Meppel 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 42m.