How to get from Bristol to Paddington

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We compared the ways to travel from Bristol to Paddington. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 32m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 172 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

172 km

Bristol to Paddington: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€345h 32m · 3 transfers · bus, train

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1
Bristol → London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
FlixBus·2h 15m
2
London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Londonbus
City transit·10m
3
London → Stratfordtrain
London Overground·10m
4
Stratford → Paddingtontrain
Elizabeth line·21m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

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September 2026

October 2026

5 Mon€34

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

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Bus· 4h 10m€12Book
Train· 1h 29m€21Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8

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Operators seen on these journeys

FlixBusBristol-London Heathrow Airport T5 -Book →City transitLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --LondonBook →London OvergroundLondon-StratfordBook →Elizabeth lineStratford-PaddingtonBook →

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, London Overground, Elizabeth line; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Bristol to Paddington works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Bristol to London Heathrow Airport T5 -, about 2h 15m. Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by City transit bus on to London (10 min). Transfer in London and continue by London Overground train on to Stratford (10 min). Transfer in Stratford and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Paddington (21 min). In total it's roughly €34 over 5h 32m, 3 transfers.

Bristol to Paddington: common questions

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Paddington?

The most useful route takes about 5h 32m by bus, train, 3 transfers.

How far is Paddington from Bristol?

About 172 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Bristol to Paddington cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Bristol to Paddington?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, London Overground, Elizabeth line.

What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Paddington?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.