How to travel from Winchester to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Bristol is around 139km (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 Winchester to Bristol by train, bus 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

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Reading then take the bus to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance139km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 1h 55m. 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 Winchester and Bristol is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Winchester and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Bristol. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Bristol. 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 55m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Winchester and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Winchester and Bristol. The distance is around 139km (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 Winchester to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Bristol

Transport options from Winchester to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£41($48)
hourly144km (89 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 50m
£43($51)
twice a week180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£25($29)
on demand139km (87 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol