Burton Joyce to Bristol Trains

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Burton Joyce to Bristol by Train

Traveling by train to Bristol from Burton Joyce is usually a pleasant, relaxing and scenic journey.

By using this journey planner to check train times and compare Burton Joyce to Bristol train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.

Burton Joyce to Bristol Train Timetables

Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Burton Joyce and Bristol may be viewed and downloaded here.

Bristol Train Stations

Bristol Temple Meads is the largest and oldest railway station in Bristol, serving as the city's principal rail hub and a major transport gateway for the South West of England. Its historical significance is matched by its modern role, handling over 10 million passengers annually.

The station's name has two parts: "Bristol" for the city and "Temple Meads," derived from the nearby Temple Church and the water meadows (meads) of the River Avon that once surrounded the area. Its iconic history began in 1840 when it was designed by the pioneering Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the western terminus for the Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington. The original, magnificent Tudor-style train shed still stands as a protected Grade I listed building, forming a striking backdrop to the modern station facilities.

Today, the station is a bustling interchange operated by Great Western Railway (GWR). It offers a comprehensive range of services, including:

High-Speed routes to London Paddington.
CrossCountry services to major cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen.
Regional and local services to destinations across the South West, such as Exeter, Plymouth, Penzance, Cardiff, Swansea, and Gloucester.
Local commuter lines operated by GWR and, more recently, services on the Bristol Metro network.

The station itself has undergone significant modernisation. It features 15 platforms, a large concourse with a variety of shops, cafes, and amenities, ticket offices, and waiting areas. Step-free access is available to all platforms via lifts. Directly outside, the station serves as a key transport interchange with a large bus and coach station, providing connections throughout Bristol and beyond, and taxi ranks.

Its location is a short walk from Bristol's city centre and is adjacent to the vibrant Temple Quay enterprise and digital media district. Future development plans continue to focus on enhancing capacity and passenger experience, solidifying Temple Meads' role as a critical piece of national infrastructure and a proud symbol of Bristol's engineering heritage.

IMPORTANT: If you use this journey planner to book your Burton Joyce to Bristol train journey your ticket will include travel on any other trains, including the London Underground, that you may need take to reach your final destination. You will not need to purchase any additional tickets.