Trains from Portsmouth to Bristol

Portsmouth to Bristol train information

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between Portsmouth in England to Bristol in England as well as the rail company for this route.

There are 79 miles between Portsmouth to Bristol. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Bristol from Portsmouth, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Portsmouth to Bristol train tickets

Portsmouth - Bristol prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Portsmouth to Bristol by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Portsmouth - Bristol: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Portsmouth to Bristol in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £11 when purchasing your train 2 months in advance which is 71% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Portsmouth to Bristol trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Portsmouth and Bristol by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bristol to Portsmouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Portsmouth - Bristol train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Portsmouth Bristol train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Portsmouth to Bristol? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Portsmouth Bristol ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Portsmouth to Bristol (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey