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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bristol takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

6h 56m
Duration
382 mi
Distance
£186
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 4m
£150–244

Edinburgh to Bristol train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 382.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads via Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 4m.

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