How to travel from Bristol to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Winchester is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to Winchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Reading

Take the train to Reading and then to Winchester.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Bristol and Winchester is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Bristol and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Winchester is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Winchester. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Winchester. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Winchester

Transport options from Bristol to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Reading + 1 similar
1h 45m
£63($75)
every 3 hours187km (116 miles)
Train1h 60m
£36($43)
hourly144km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£25($29)
on demand140km (87 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester