London Paddington to Bristol Parkway Trains From £14.75*

Travel from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway in 1 hour 8 minutes on rapid direct services run by Great Western Railway.

To make the most of your day out, choose a sustainable and stress-free mode of transport and travel from London to Bristol by train. With prices starting from £12.50, taking the train from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway can be an affordable way to visit this charming, independent city in the West of England.

Along the way, you’ll skirt the Colne Valley Regional Park, Chilterns National Landscape, and almost 100 miles of greenery and pleasant views. The onboard experience with Great Western Railway is consistently high too, as GWR is a popular operator offering a comfortable service. Its trains connect cities and towns in the West of England and South Wales, such as Bristol, Plymouth, London, and Reading, with London and the greater Thames Valley.

Departing from London Paddington

London Paddington is a major transport hub to the west of the capital, which connects Londoners and those passing through the capital with top destinations in the West of England and Wales.

The station is easy to reach on the London Underground, as it is a stop on the Elizabeth, Circle, District, Bakerloo, or Hammersmith & City lines. Alternatively, hop onto fast, frequent London buses that drop you off right outside the station. Just a short walk from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, London Paddington is also very walkable, or accessible by bike. 

While you wait, you’ll have everything you need in this modern and well-equipped station, from shops and cafes, to free Wi-Fi and a water fountain. If you need help with your journey, there is a convenient 24-hour ticket office, plus customer help points around the station. Step-free access to all platforms and tactile paving on all platforms ensure all passengers can safely access trains departing from London Paddington.

If you have a London Paddington to Bristol Parkway First Class ticket, you can relax in the First Class Lounge for up to two hours before your train departs. From London Paddington, travel to Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, and Newbury on Great Western Railway, Lumo, Elizabeth Line, and Heathrow Express services.

Main stops

From London Paddington to Bristol Parkway, you will typically stop at Reading, Didcot Parkway, and Swindon (Wilts), before reaching Bristol Parkway. The journey takes between 1 hour 8 minutes and 1 hour 20, depending on the train times, as well as the exact route and stops. After you disembark, the GWR service will continue towards Cardiff Central.

Arriving at Bristol Parkway

At the end of your journey from London to Bristol, you will arrive at Bristol Parkway, a busy station located in Gloucestershire, to the north of Bristol. 

As the third-most heavily used station in the West of England, Bristol Parkway has excellent provisions to welcome visitors from London to Bristol. Upon arrival, you’ll have access to a well-equipped waiting area, as well as refreshments, shops, and accessible toilets.

On the South Wales Main Line, passengers from Bristol Parkway can board trains operated by Great Western Railway to places like Cardiff, London, Worcester, and Bristol Temple Meads, as well as CrossCountry trains to Manchester Piccadilly, Plymouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Leeds, and Newcastle.

Bristol is a popular city in the South West of England, with key sights like Cabot Circus, Millennium Square, and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, as well as a lively independent bar and restaurant scene.

Great Western Railway train classes

When travelling from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway, choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets from Great Western Railway:

• Standard Class: The most affordable way to go from London to Bristol by train, GWR offers a comfortable Standard Class service, including free Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, and optional tables with power sockets.
• First Class: For the most luxurious train experience, upgrade to a London Paddington to Bristol Parkway First Class ticket from Great Western Railway. This gives you access to the first-class lounge in London Paddington before you board, as well as greater comfort, large tables, and exclusive dining options on the train.

Great Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Board GWR trains with up to three items of luggage, making sure to store all luggage securely in dedicated racks or on overhead shelves.
• Bicycles: London cyclists can get away from the capital and explore Gloucestershire cycle lanes on Great Western Railway trains. Bring your bike onboard at no extra cost, subject to space limitations (reservations available).
• Pets: If you want to bring a four-legged friend along for the ride, they must be held on a lead or contained in a carrier at all times throughout the journey. Each (human) passenger can bring up to two pets onboard for free.
• Children: As with all National Rail operators, under 5s go free on GWR trains. Those aged 5 to 15 can travel at a 50% discount on most tickets.
• Passenger Assist: For assistance with your journey, book GWR Passenger Assist before you travel, whether it’s help with luggage handling, navigating the station, or ramps for boarding or alighting from trains.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.