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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Scotland takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 31m
Duration
383 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bristol to Scotland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Scotland at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 382.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 46m.

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