The average train between Edinburgh and Bristol takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bristol station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 28m.
Edinburgh to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Bristol is 501.6 km. The road distance is 694 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £220–320 and the journey takes 6h 29m.